Kid Kissing and Holding the Kitten

Kid Kissing and Holding the Kitten
The risks
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While there are some diseases you can’t catch from your cat (such as flu or kennel cough), there are a number of diseases which you can. Zoonotic diseases can be passed from animals to humans. These include:

Common bacteria, such as Pasteurella, Staphylococcus, E-coli and Salmonella, all of which are highly contagious.
Ringworm, a common fungal infection that is highly contagious and can easily spread from cats to humans. While relatively harmless, it is particularly prevalent in children and can be very frustrating to treat.
Cat scratch fever or Bartonella can sometimes be passed on to humans.
Parasites, such as Toxoplasmosis, can sometimes be transmitted to humans through unsafe handling of kitty litter.