Skin infection from cat to human?

hi i think i have developed a skin infection due to my stray cat. my question is does this also affect the human eye? what is the way to get rid of it. for both, the cat and me? anyone have experience with this?

Skin infection from cat to human?
There are so many things this could be. My husband got ringworm(a skin fungus) from the neighborhood stray cats. And I have a cat I've recently brought home from the humane society that has chlymidia in her eye, and the vet has informed me this could be transferred to the human eye. You need to schedule the cat to the vet, and yourself to the doc for treatment.
Reply:see a doctor
Reply:What kind of infection do you have. Need more info to answer your question. If you have Scabies then both you and your cat need to go and see your doctors from treatment.
Reply:my brothers eye got swelled when he was playing with a stray cat he had to go to the doctor you should see a doctor and take the cat to the vet
Reply:ask a physician and then get some seriouse help. oh and loose tha cat
Reply:Yes, when I was 12 my cat scratched my hand and it got bably infected. Cats claws are so dirty that when they scratch you, you very likely to get infected. Go to the DR. and make sure its ok and he might put you on a anti-biotic for a while to help the wound stay clean. Good Luck, hope this helps a little.
Reply:I once caught a Staph infection from my dog. A Staph infection can be pretty serious and can cause pink eye (among other things) in people. An antibiotic for your pet and you is required. If your eyes are red and itchy, you could also be allergic to the cat.
Reply:Animal scabies (Sarcoptic mange) not infrequently attacks human beings, especially the owners of affected lap dogs or cats, and grooms attending mangy horses. There is no incubation period, the disease occurring immediately the parasite is transferred to the human skin. The burrows characteristic of human scabies are not found, the eruption being a small red popular rash which affects the arms or other parts which have been in contact with the infected animal. Sometimes the eruption is very profuse and widespread. The best place to find the acarus (a genus of arthropods, including mites) is the point of elbow. When the source of infection is detected and cut off the disease tend to die out of itself, but treatment with benzyl benzoate or gamma benzene hexachloride should always be instituted.


It most commonly appears first on the face, around the eyes, or at the corners of the mouth, and on the forelimbs.
Reply:We just adopted a kitten at the shelter. His brothers and sisters were infected with what is called "ring worm". Actually, it is not a worm but a fungal infection. You can pass that type of infection between animal and human and vice versa. You will want to check on if you have it. Incidentally, a cat that has ring worm, its hair will fall out first in the area that is infected.
Reply:Cats scratch fever is an infection that humans can catch from cats. Cat scratch disease (CSD) is a bacterial disease caused by Bartonella henselae. Most people with CSD have been bitten or scratched by a cat and developed a mild infection at the point of injury. Lymph nodes, especially those around the head, neck, and upper limbs, become swollen. Additionally, a person with CSD may experience fever, headache, fatigue, and a poor appetite. Rare complications of B. henselae infection are bacillary angiomatosis and Parinaud's oculolandular syndrome.





Some people get an eye infection known as Parinaud oculoglandular syndrome, with symptoms including: a small sore on the conjunctiva (the membrane lining the eye or inner eyelid), redness of the eye, and swollen lymph nodes in front of the ear.





Home Treatment


A child who has cat scratch disease does not need to be isolated from other family members. Bed rest is not necessary, but it may help if your child tires easily. If your child feels like playing, encourage quiet play while being careful to avoid injuring swollen lymph nodes. To ease the soreness of these nodes, try warm, moist compresses or give your child nonprescription medicines like acetaminophen (such as Tylenol) or ibuprofen (such as Advil or Motrin).





There are types of ringworm fungi that do infect pets and wild animals and can be given to humans.


You can even get ringworm by having contact with objects that have had contact with an infected person or pet, such as a brush, towel, or hat. Whenever you have an infection in your body it can affect your eyes because your eyes are like glands and are sensitive to infecion.





An over the counter antifungal cream or ointment is the usual treatment for ringworm, except for tinea capitis, which is much more difficult to treat and often requires several months of an oral medication (like Griseofulvin).


Prescription topical creams, suspensions and lotions are also available, like Loprox, Spectazole and Oxistat are also available
Reply:I caught a skin fungus from my cat some years ago. It was easily cured, but I had to deep clean my entire house with special products and of course cure the cat. I do not know what your infection is, but I suggest you go immediately to the doctor and then take your cat to the vet. Hope all goes well.
Reply:There is not much you can catch from a cat....MOST diseases, ailments, etc. are SPECIES SPECIFIC. However you can catch ringworm from a cat. It is not actually a worm, but a fungal infection. It affects the hair follicles so you would get it on arms, legs, armpits, sometimes the face. I have not heard of it affecting eyes but I guess it would be possible if it affected your eyelashes. Check your cat for patches of missing hair and scaly skin....these are symptons of ringworm. You could have something totally unrelated to your cat, or you could be suffering from some sort of allergy. Take kitty to the vet to outrule ringworm...then you could check with your own doctor for a diagnosis.
Reply:It the rash round in shape? It could be ringworm. You need to take the cat to the vet so he/she can be treated and then see your doctor to confirm your rash. It is easily treatable.
Reply:IT IS AN ALLERGY. You have never had an allergic reaction before????

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