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Treatment for Cat scratch.
Hello Dr. I'm a 21 y.o male. I had a cat (by nail) scratch on my leg yesterday with blood (minor scratch-2 cm). Picture has been attached.
It's a stray cat living under my building.
I thoroughly washed the wound with water+ soap, applied dettol and then antiseptic cream.
Later, I took TT vaccine today and antibiotic *Cefixime (200mg).
Is there a need to take Rabbies vaccine again, as I had taken a full course of Rabbies vaccine back in 2016?
If yes, full course or just the booster dose? Also, should I leave the wound open/under band aid?
Thankyou.
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Six years is a long time.
Please get full course of ARV.
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Take full dose ARV.
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Kindly discuss for your concern
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.
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U have done good by washing and taking tetanus.
NO need for antibiotics. U can stop taking cefixime
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u need to take rabies vaccine.
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