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Cat scratch
I got scratched by the stray cat 2 days ago..There was light bleeding (few drops of blood)at the site. I rushed to the nearby government hospital and the got TT shot and ARV shot.. Is the Rabies immunoglobulin needed?
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No need to worry you’ve done right the ARV and TT shots👍
For a stray cat scratch Rabies Immunoglobulin is recommended along with the vaccine for full protection, especially since the cat’s status is unknown.
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go back to the government hospital or a tertiary infectious disease care center immediately to receive RIG. It must be administered as soon as possible (ideally within the first 7 days of the first vaccine dose).
You must complete the full remaining ARV schedule exactly on time (Day 3, 7, 14, and 28) as designated by the hospital.
Keep the scratch site clean by flushing it gently under running water with soap if not already done. Do not apply tight bandages, stitches, or home remedies to the open scratch.
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If 7 days pass after administering the first dose of the rabies vaccine, RIG is no longer indicated because the body's active immunity has already started developing. Time is of the essence.
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