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Cat Scratch abroad - rabies?

2018-08-25 19:17:39
I am currently travelling in Zanzibar. Tonight at dinner a cat jumped up at me and scratched me and drew blood. Thought nothing of it, but I googled it and found out there is a risk of rabies and I should contact a doctor. Please could you advise me on what to do? Is it possible to talk to someone?
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