Have any Flutherites ever contracted Cat Scratch Fever or known anyone who has been affected by it?

Have any Flutherites ever contracted Cat Scratch Fever or known anyone who has been affected by it?
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answer:When do you expect the cat to arrive back on earth? Several years ago I had a co-worker who after several misdiagnoses was determined to have Cat Scratch Fever. It was a problem on and off for several months – damaged her immune system.
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