Cat bites tend to inflict deep puncture wounds that may
lead to bacterial infections due to the presence of pathogens such as Pasteurella multocida in the cat's mouth.
After back surgery, he developed a spinal fluid leak
which lead to a bacterial infection, a second surgery and weeks of intravenous antibiotics before he could start physical therapy.
Even a small hole in a pod can
lead to a bacterial infection.
There is evidence that homemade infant formulas, which can contain raw, unpasteurized cow, goat, or sheep milk, can
lead to bacterial infections, especially in infants.
Flu - like symptoms, Lindsey soon learned, are a telltale sign of mastitis, which occurs when milk clogs a woman's milk duct,
leading to a bacterial infection, according to American Congress of Obstetricians (ACOG).
Besides looking yucky (fungal nails can be yellowed or brownish, and thick), the fungus — which also causes athlete's foot — can
lead to bacterial infections and pain.
One small flea bite can cause a cat to scratch and chew the area intensely, which may
lead to a bacterial infection.
Cats sensitive to these irritants may itch and scratch severely, possibly causing hair loss and open sores that could
lead to a bacterial infection.
Without proper prevention and treatment, this can
lead to a bacterial infection, which can enter the bloodstream and spread to the heart, liver, kidney and even to the brain.
Plaque and tartar that build - up on your pet's teeth can
lead to bacterial infections, and gingivitis, which can progress to more advanced forms of periodontal disease.
Other types of mites live on feline skin, such as mange mites, and cause hair loss, itchiness, and may
lead to bacterial infection.
Even secondhand smoke can
lead to bacterial infections, depression and regurgitation.
The key is to catch it early as a bad infection could cause changes in the nasal passages that could
lead to bacterial infections and chronic nasal discharge.
Allergies cause itchy skin and can
lead to bacterial infections (pyoderma).
Broken teeth can
lead to a bacterial infection that destroys the root of the tooth and results in bone loss, requiring extraction or root canal therapy
Chronic allergies cause itchy skin and scratching, which can
lead to bacterial infections (hot spots).
If they stay wet, they could
lead to a bacterial infection.
In fact, frequent baths can dry the natural oils in canine skin and lead to constant scratching, which in turn can
lead to bacterial infections and oozing hot spots.
Uncomplicated cases may require only a cough suppressant to reduce tracheal inflammation that may
lead to bacterial infection, or they may resolve on their own without additional treatment.
Chronic allergies cause itchy skin and scratching that can
lead to bacterial infections.