Cathrombosis: Deep Vein Thrombosis After a Cat Bite - A Case Report

Area of Science:

• Medical Case Reports
• Thrombosis Research
• Infectious Disease Epidemiology

Background:

• Cat bites constitute 5-15% of animal bites presenting to physicians.
• Complications from cat bites are infrequent, primarily involving polymicrobial infections.
• Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a significant vascular condition often linked to other risk factors.

Observation:

• A 75-year-old male presented with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in his left leg.
• The DVT diagnosis occurred four days subsequent to a cat bite on the same limb.
• No other apparent risk factors for DVT were immediately identified.

Findings:

• The case presents an unusual potential complication following a cat bite.
• While a direct causal link is not established, the temporal association warrants discussion.
• This highlights the importance of considering varied clinical presentations after animal encounters.

Implications:

• Further investigation may be needed to understand any potential prothrombotic mechanisms related to cat bites.
• Physicians should remain vigilant for uncommon complications beyond infections.
• This case contributes to the limited literature on non-infectious sequelae of cat bites.