Cat Bites

[putnam6]

The fever is concerning, you should see a doctor and get on an antibiotic, seriously. If you are NOT going to do that.

At least get some Dr Christopher's INFX formula, some garlic pills, oregano pills and zinc.

Im notorious for not going to the Doctor too, with no insurance especially, but the above works so well and is so cheap. I highly recommend seeing a Doctor but atleast get some back up

A bad infection can linger and if it gets in your bloodstream....

https://claude.ai/chat/e4bb6017-d87d-47b...9e968ed2a2

If an infection goes untreated, it can spread in several ways, depending on the type of infection and the part of the body affected. Here are some common ways infections can spread when left untreated:

1. Local spread: If the infection is localized, such as a skin infection or an infected wound, it can spread to the surrounding tissues and deeper layers of the skin or muscles.
   
2. Lymphatic spread: Many infections can spread through the lymphatic system, which is a network of vessels and nodes that help fight infections. The infection can travel through the lymphatic vessels and cause swollen lymph nodes.
   
3. Bloodstream spread: Some infections can enter the bloodstream, leading to a condition called sepsis or blood poisoning. Once in the bloodstream, the infection can spread to various organs and tissues throughout the body.
   
4. Respiratory spread: Respiratory infections, such as pneumonia or tuberculosis, can spread within the lungs and even to other parts of the respiratory system, like the nasal passages or sinuses.
   
5. Gastrointestinal spread: Infections in the gastrointestinal tract, like stomach ulcers caused by H. pylori bacteria, can spread to other parts of the digestive system or even the abdominal cavity, leading to complications like peritonitis.
   
6. Systemic spread: In some cases, infections can become systemic, meaning they affect multiple organs and systems throughout the body.
   

Untreated infections can also weaken the body's immune system, making it more susceptible to other infections or complications. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment are crucial to prevent the spread of infections and potential life-threatening complications.

[CCoburn]

Yeah I'm not as adamant concerning doctors as most are, and I did have some of those mini oregano soft gels, but I think I may have used them all up. I have an assortment of various supplements on hand at all times(long story), and I regularly consume enough garlic so that vampires are never a problem.

My workouts were becoming a thing of distant days, so I had a light one of those yesterday. There was only one exercise that involved grip strength, so I only used 8 lb dumbbells for that - my workouts are more high reps than high weights anyway.

I think I'm getting close to doing a final update in a couple days.

[Velvet Elvis]

Cat.scratch fever is.a.real thing. Always best to take cat bites seriously.

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/di...atch-fever

[jaded]

All animal bites "can be" serious. Not going to pile on since everyone already told you to go to the Doc. Kudo's for standing by your companion!!

I've been bit an never had any issues, but if it looks bad to me after appropriate cleaning I still draw a circle around it with a pen. If things are going south it'll get inflamed past that margin. 
Doc's & Nurses take margins seriously!

Last serious issue was the gray feral I took in. He took exception to being stuffed in a carrier for his neutering an Vet work-up. Basically stuffing any wild animal into a crate is going to be ugly, so not unexpected. I'm great at avoiding bites, he only clawed me some. He was terrified. I get it. He finally trusts me to a degree. For a cat that hates humans he's always in the (closed)window watching for me at the end of the day. 

Anyway he's having a happy retirement.

[CCoburn]

It took about ten days to get over it. It kept spreading to other areas local to the origin, but my God-given immunity finally got the better of it. I imagine this sort of thing might kill you in short order if your body isn't able to deal with it.

I think Alzheimer's might even affect something like this. It's not just about a mental forgetfulness but can also be a biological forgetfulness where your immune system just 'forgets' how to fight off the disease/infection, and it just keeps spreading.

[putnam6]

It took about ten days to get over it. It kept spreading to other areas local to the origin, but my God-given immunity finally got the better of it. I imagine this sort of thing might kill you in short order if your body isn't able to deal with it.

Respectfully, you didn't have "immunity, " implying you will never get sick from an infected cat bite. It was your IMMUNE SYSTEM fighting off the infection, with no help from you. Next time some other affliction could weaken you, and your cat scratch could be a lot worse.

Just be careful, had a poker buddy who all of a sudden started having heart problems. He got to the point where his doctors said he would need heart surgery and possibly a transplant. At his age this was troublesome. He went and got a 2nd opinion and this doctor suggested perhaps his heart had an infection. My friend got a prescription for a specific antibiotic, and a month later his vitals were improved. The doctor suggested he may have had a previous untreated infection and it found a weak spot in his heart and began to grow and cause problems. He was weeks from having needless heart surgery

[CCoburn]

Respectfully, you didn't have "immunity, " implying you will never get sick from an infected cat bite. It was your IMMUNE SYSTEM fighting off the infection, with no help from you. Next time some other affliction could weaken you, and your cat scratch could be a lot worse.

Immunity is not just a black and white concept. It's the state or quality of being resistant to a particular infectious disease or pathogen. I was not "implying" that I would not get sick as I already have a couple of times, but I may have been "implying" that I would not die due to the quality of resistance that I naturally have plus any additional immunity that I may have garnered via successfully fighting off prior infections.

I wouldn't go so far as to say that what doesn't kill you makes you stronger, but would be more inclined towards what doesn't kill you 'might' make you stronger.

[jaded]

Immunity is not just a black and white concept. It's the state or quality of being resistant to a particular infectious disease or pathogen. I was not "implying" that I would not get sick as I already have a couple of times, but I may have been "implying" that I would not die due to the quality of resistance that I naturally have plus any additional immunity that I may have garnered via successfully fighting off prior infections.

I wouldn't go so far as to say that what doesn't kill you makes you stronger, but would be more inclined towards what doesn't kill you 'might' make you stronger.

Glad you're getting over it!!!
Score another point for someone who know's their own biology!!
 

[putnam6]

Immunity is not just a black and white concept. It's the state or quality of being resistant to a particular infectious disease or pathogen. I was not "implying" that I would not get sick as I already have a couple of times, but I may have been "implying" that I would not die due to the quality of resistance that I naturally have plus any additional immunity that I may have garnered via successfully fighting off prior infections.

I wouldn't go so far as to say that what doesn't kill you makes you stronger, but would be more inclined towards what doesn't kill you 'might' make you stronger.

If you say so, Im just glad you are okay.

[CCoburn]

Glad you're getting over it!!!
Score another point for someone who knows their own biology!!
 

It's a little dicey. It's kind of like a "lesser of two evils" kind of thing and numero uno is required to ultimately converge upon an intelligent decision.

Who knows, I could've been some poor chap stumbling into the ER and end up getting floxed.