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A cat scratched me today at 2 o clock

2020-05-06 04:03:06
A minor scratch in finger but a very small blood came from it after washing it blood didn't came . Some other scratch was also at chest and thigh but no bleeding.
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You got a cat scarch. Wash the area thoroughly under running water. Do not cover  the area. Leave it open. Please do take TT injection immediately.

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Aturvedic Neem oil is effective on wounds & scratches.

Answered2020-05-06 11:49:26

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Wash ur wound properly with soap water apply antiseptic take antirabies injection course as it is necessary

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Wash the effected area by running tap water with mild soap no need to worry

Answered2020-05-06 05:43:12

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Hello there, Wash the affected area with Wokadin lotion & apply Silverex ointment ( antibiotic) on it. Most important don't forget to take tetanus shot from nearby physician.
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apply both local application on scratches for atleast 7 days.

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Wash with detol / carbolic soap nowthoroughly. Take a tetanus toxoid inj. If pain,wound is there accordingly have to take medicine.

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Wash d effected area wd running water . Anti rabies injection is advisable after cat bite/ scratch
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Homoeopathic remedy hypericum 1M 3 doses is very helpful in these type of cases
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Keep wound open for speedy recovery

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