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I went on holiday in Chikmagalur and a kitten in the homestay (not pet) scratched me playfully on my hand. Just one drop blood oozed out, i immediately washed with soap and water and dropped a little whiskey on it. It has been 3 days now, the minor abrasion is normally healing. Should I be concerned for taking anti rabies vaccine? I have already got tetnus shot 3 months back.
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Since the kitten was not a vaccinated pet and you were scratched with even a drop of blood oozing, it is considered a Category II exposure under WHO guidelines — meaning anti-rabies vaccination is recommended.
You did the right thing by washing the wound immediately. Even though 3 days have passed, you should still start the rabies vaccine series as soon as possible. No need for a tetanus booster since you had it 3 months ago.
It’s best not to take chances with rabies, as the disease is almost always fatal once symptoms start. I’ll guide you personally regarding the correct vaccine schedule and what to do next. You can message me directly on WhatsApp at nine three two six zero two zero five nine six for proper advice and follow-up.
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Take a glass of milk daily.
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Take ARV
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Yea. U need anti rabies. If any query, kindly consult with me on 94 two six eight six 78 nine six.
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Hello, I am Dr. Romain Rajan, General Physician.
I understand your concern â being scratched by a kitten can be worrying, especially regarding rabies risk, even if the scratch was minor and the kitten was not a pet
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Advices
⢠Clean the wound thoroughly with soap and running water as you already did, and keep it covered with a clean bandage
⢠Apply an antiseptic ointment to prevent local infection and let the wound heal naturally
⢠Monitor the scratch for signs of redness, swelling, pus, or increasing pain
What to Monitor
⢠Watch for local infection such as redness, warmth, swelling, or pus at the site
⢠Mild warning signs include persistent pain or delayed healing
Managment
Given that it was a minor scratch from a stray kitten, and assuming the kittenâs rabies vaccination status is unknown, post-exposure prophylaxis (anti-rabies vaccine) is generally recommended according to WHO guidelines even for minor scratches if the animal is unvaccinated or stray. Your recent tetanus shot provides good protection against tetanus, so no additional dose is needed at this time
When to Consult a Doctor Immediately
⢠Any signs of infection such as redness, swelling, pus, or spreading redness
⢠Fever, chills, or other systemic symptoms
⢠If the animal shows abnormal behavior or dies within 10 days of contact
Every patientâs situation is unique. For accurate assessment and timely protection, it is important to discuss your exposure in detail
You can reach out to me directly for this case, and also connect with me in future for any medical consultation
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Take care, wishing you good health
Best regards
Dr. Romain Rajan
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Hi, It is good that you have done the primary care like washing the wound. Since the spread of rabies can be through cats also, it's better you take rabies vaccination soon. It can provide a passive immunisation.
So I suggest rabies vaccination.
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Take both tetanus and anti-rabies vaccine
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Yes, go for
Inj tt
Inj arv as vaccine.
Except pep no treatment available.
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Yes start ARV immediately
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Yes...ARV is mandatory
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Better to take anti rabies vaccination
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Yes.. you should take post exposure prophylaxis... Mandatory
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Dr. Aparna Narayanaswamy
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Hello. Kindly do take IDRV from a nearby hospital…4 doses in total. No need to repeat TT dose
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Dr. Sajid Ali
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Kanpur
If your cat is fully vaccinated ,then no need to take anti rabies vaccination.
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