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2023-06-15 08:49:12
Hi, A stray cat tried to scratch  my hand and though I took the hand away, there seems to be a very minute scratch, not even visible unless we look very carefully. Not deep. Just like a minor scratch from a human nail. Should I get any vaccinations done or just apply antiseptic on the scratch? If any vaccinations need to be taken, it should be done within how many hours?
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kindly discuss for your concern.

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

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Need few more details Kindly consult

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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. 

Answered2023-06-15 12:47:22

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Dear patient Your scratch (without bleeding)comes under category 2 according to category of exposure
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local wound treatment is to be given anti rabies vaccination to be done For post exposure vaccination,there are two regimens ,one is essen regimen given as 1.0 ml ,route  IM ,day 0, 3,7,14,28 updated Thai red cross schedule 0.1ml ,route ID ,day0 ,3 ,7 ,28 kindly consult if you have further queries

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Anti-rabies vaccination needed even if small scratch. Should be taken as soon as possible

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