Question: My neighbor was recently hospitalized for a serious infection that began with a small scratch. I get scratches all the time, and they all seem to heal fine. Now I have to wonder, why do s… ...

Pinworms are small, thin, pin-shaped worms that sometimes live in the human colon and rectum. ... If an infected person scratches the area around their anus and doesn't wash their hands, ...

A small number of people have survived rabies with aggressive hospital support, ... Always have bites looked at, and watch scratches for signs of infection. Related: Treating Cat Bites and Scratches.

Although the woman had had a total hip replacement 15 years earlier, she was otherwise healthy and fit. However, she did recall getting a small scratch on the back of her hand from her pup ...

A 40-year-old woman in the United Kingdom lost half of her thigh and endured 55 surgeries after a small scratch from a fishing line became infected. She is now begging doctors to remove her right ...

Dear Mayo Clinic: My cat scratched me while I was trimming his claws, and the wound later became infected. Are cat scratches a special concern?A: A bite or scratch from a cat carries particular ...

Even small scratches can become red, irritated, or infected if they aren't taken care of quickly and thoroughly. We talked to Dr. Debra Jaliman, a board-certified New York City dermatologist, ...

Though the threat is small, experts warn that people with pet cats should be aware of the risks and take steps to prevent the illness known as cat-scratch disease.

People show symptoms of cat-scratch disease from three to 14 days after being infected. Early symptoms include swelling and a small raised pimple-like lesion at the scratch or bite site, as well ...

PORT ANGELES — A 59-year-old man who was scratched by a rabies-infected bat at Lake Crescent last month is being treated with an anti-rabies vaccine, Olympic National Park officials said Monday. The ...