BARTLETT — State Rep. Anita Burroughs says she learned that cat bites can lead to life-threatening infections after her husband tangled with their cat.
Burroughs (D-Bartlett) represents Carroll County House District 2, which covers Albany, Bartlett, Chatham, Hale's Location, Hart's Location, Jackson and Sandwich.
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