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Cat Bite Leads to Life-Threatening Infection in Slovenia
7/2/2025
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Story summary
- A 56-year-old woman in Slovenia, battling immunocompromised health, faced a life-threatening Mycoplasma arginini infection after a cat bite. Initially prescribed ineffective antibiotics, her condition deteriorated, prompting hospitalization. Fortunately, doctors pinpointed the bacteria and adjusted her treatment, paving the way for her recovery. This incident underscores the dangers cat bites pose to vulnerable individuals.
