I was cat-sitting recently, in exchange for a free place to stay, when the white-and-gray cat lunged at my hand and bit it.

Most of the management guidelines for the treatment of bite infections are based ... Examination should determine the type of wound (i.e., laceration, puncture, contusion or crush-avulsion ...

Cat bites are often more worrisome than dog bites. While dogs may damage your skin more, cats make deeper puncture wounds.