When Cats Bite: 1 in 3 Patients Bitten in Hand Hospitalized, …
网页2014年2月5日 · The bacteria injected by a cat bite can include a strain common in animals and particularly hard to fight with antibiotics, he says. In the study, researchers identified 193 Mayo Clinic patients with cat bites to the hand from January 1, 2009, through 2011. Of those, 57 were hospitalized; on average, they were in the hospital three days.
Mayo Clinic Q and A: What is cat scratch fever?
网页2019年2月15日 · ANSWER: A bite or scratch from a cat carries particular risks, and infection is common. Cat scratch disease (or cat scratch fever) is a specific type of bacterial infection that occurs when a cat bites or scratches hard enough to break the skin’s surface or licks an open wound. It’s estimated that 40 percent of cats carry this particular ...
Housecall: First aid for insect bites and stings
网页2019年6月17日 · THIS WEEK'S TOP TOPICSInsect bites and stings: First aid Most reactions to insect bites and stings are mild, causing little more than redness, itching, stinging or minor swelling. Rarely, insect bites and stings, such as from a bee, wasp, hornet, fire ant or scorpion, can result in severe reactions. Some …
Mayo Clinic Minute: What to know about bats and rabies
网页October 23, 2019. Bats play an important role in many ecosystems around the world. They are a major predator of night-flying insects, including pests that cost farmers billions of dollars annually. However, bats pose the biggest rabies threat in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Most bats are not rabid.
Mayo Clinic Minute: Pregnancy and toxoplasmosis
网页May 18, 2022. Toxoplasmosis is a disease that results from an infection from one of the most common parasites. So common in fact that it might be in your home right now. People can be exposed to this parasite from infected cat feces, and exposure is especially risky for people who are pregnant.
Home Remedies: Stung by a bee - Mayo Clinic News Network
网页2017年8月4日 · Wash the sting area with soap and water. Apply a cold compress. Moderate reaction. Some people who get stung by a bee or other insect have a bit stronger reaction, with signs and symptoms such as: Extreme redness. Swelling at the site of the sting that gradually enlarges over the next day or two.
First aid for snakebites - Mayo Clinic News Network
网页2020年6月30日 · First aid for snakebites. If a snake bites you, call 911 or your local emergency number immediately, then take these first-aid steps. Most snakes aren't dangerous to humans. Only about 15% worldwide and 20% in the United States are venomous. In North America, these include the rattlesnake, coral snake, water moccasin and copperhead.
Using a molecular scissors to improve CAR-T cell therapy
网页2024年9月12日 · CRISPR acts as "molecular scissors" to precisely cut and alter a person's genes. In this case, researchers used the high-tech tool to knock out or modify the IL-4 protein causing CAR-T cell dysfunction. "After applying the CRISPR gene-editing technology to remove the IL-4 protein from the cell, our team documented a significant improvement in ...
Mayo Clinic Minute: Tick removal do’s and don’ts
网页2017年7月4日 · Dr. Pritt says the best tool for the job is a fine-tipped forceps or tweezers. Without squeezing the body, use the tweezers to grab near where the tick is attached to your skin. continuous motion," Dr. Pritt explains. The goal is to remove the tick as fast as possible without damaging it. Dispose of the tick in a sealed bag or container, or ...
Mayo Clinic Minute: Bats can be a rabies threat
网页2021年10月22日 · The most dangerous threat of rabies in the U.S. is flying overhead. "It used to be thought, well, it's a rabid dog. But the more common way of getting rabies is from the silver-haired bat," says Dr. Gregory Poland, director of the Mayo Clinic Vaccine Research Group. The deadly virus is transmitted from …