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I have a cat bite minor scratch without blood , redness, swelling and pus. Do I need to take injection or to consult a doctor. Please suggest me a antiseptic tablet instead of injection.
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Wash properly the area with clean water
Consult a doc for Anti rabies vaccine
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Even if the cat bite or scratch appears minor, it is important to take it seriously. Cat bites and scratches can transmit infections including rabies and tetanus, even if there is no bleeding or swelling.
Please do the following:
1. Immediately wash the area thoroughly with plenty of soap and running water for at least 15 minutes, then apply an antiseptic such as povidone-iodine or chlorhexidine solution.
2. Do not take any oral antiseptic tablets — these do not prevent infection.
3. Consult a doctor as soon as possible to assess whether you need:
• Anti-rabies vaccination (ARV) — usually recommended for all cat bites/scratches unless the cat is fully vaccinated and under observation.
• Tetanus booster, if you haven’t had one in the last 5 years.
• Antibiotics if there’s a risk of infection (for example, amoxicillin-clavulanate).
Avoid delaying vaccination — injections are the only proven preventive measure for rabies.
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You should get vaccinated for tetanus and rabies
And for wound management wash thoroughly for 15 min with soap and water
Apply any antiseptic dressing
And take oral cefexime 200mg once for three days and tablet diclofenac and serratiopeptidase twice for a day for three days
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Go for ARV vaccination
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Yes, you need to take anti rabies vaccination.
Consult online to discuss further.
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Will need more details like how many days it has been etc
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Have to take anti rabies vaccine
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Inj TT 0.5 ml. — im /sc
Proper wash infection area
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Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Hey, I suggested already. Kindly consult with me on 94 two six eight six 78 nine six.
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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Kindly do connect and consult
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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Hyderabad
Betadine ointment
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Dr. Chaithra H
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5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Take vaccine
Needs to be evaluated
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Dr. Nazia Begum M.G
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15 yrs exp
Belgaum
Consult online
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Dr. Sohan Kulria
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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