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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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Kindly take TT if not taken and complete anti-rabies vaccination schedule.
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Go for ARV vaccination
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Yes you would require to take anti rabies vaccination.
Also wash the area with soap under running water for 15 to min.
Take an online appointment to discuss further.
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According to the guidelines in case of cat scratch you should take anti rabies vaccine complete dose with or without bleeding dose and immunoglobulin decided according to the category of bite
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consult any rabies centre in government hospital phc/chc take vaccine and immunoglobulin if needed
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take it seriously because rabies is only disease which is 100% fatal and also preventable by vaccine and immunoglobulin!
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Please take a TT injection in near by hospital as it is enough to prevent any further infection
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Kindly consult me in practo
Will need more details regarding your concern
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Fix an appointment in practo
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Hello dear,
Even a minor scratch from a cat, without blood or pain, can still expose you to rabies and bacterial infections, especially if the cat is not fully vaccinated or its health status is unknown. Rabies is 100% fatal once symptoms start, so prevention is extremely important.
What You Should Do Immediately:
1. Wash the area immediately with soap and running water for at least 10 minutes.
2. Apply antiseptic like povidone iodine.
3. Rabies vaccine may still be required depending on:
Whether the cat is vaccinated or not
Was the scratch from saliva contact?
Is the cat under observation for 10 days?
There is no tablet that can replace the effect of anti-rabies injection.
Rabies vaccines are the only scientifically proven way to ensure your safety.
Why You Should Be Cautious:
Cat scratches can transmit Pasteurella bacteria, causing infections.
Rabies virus is transmitted through even saliva-contaminated scratches.
Symptoms may appear late, but once they start, no treatment works.
My suggestion: Please don’t take any risk. I will assess your case in detail and guide you whether you actually need the injection or not based on cat status and scratch depth.
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Start cat ?,pet cat? Vaccinated
Consult online will guide you further
Need proper history and evaluation for further suggestions
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Please consult a nearby physician .
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Need to take anti rabies for sure. Kindly consult with me on 94 two six eight six 78 nine six.
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Tab zerodol sp twice daily for 3 days
Tab zifi 200 teice daily for 3 days
Oint povidine apply 2 times
No need of vaccine
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The wound area need to be properly washed with disinfectant
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Follow for consultation for medication
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You need to take vaccination
Also take tetanus vaccine
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Kindly do connect and consult
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Dr. Chaithra H
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5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Take anti rabies vaccine
And Inj TT
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Dr. Amulya
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1 yrs exp
Mysore
Firstly wash the area thoroughly with soap and water
You need to take vaccination
Inj tt stat
Inj arv according to rabies regimen (0,3,7,14,28)
Inj erig based on the severity of wound
You can get this vaccines in near by district hospitals
For more queries connect with me on practo
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Dr. Sohan Kulria
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5 yrs exp
Firozabad
If you want to discuss your problem in more detail, feel free to to message me on WhatsApp at nine one one nine two five five six nine nine for a free detailed discussion
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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10 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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