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Cat Scratch

2018-07-03 08:49:19
MY Father Has a Scratch from a cat near my home in the morning and a bit blood has come out from the wound so please help with the treatment process its a scratch not bite??
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Take rabies vaccine

Answered2018-07-03 12:53:00

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Since there is bleeding from the site of the scratch and since it is likely to be a stray cat. It is advisable to take a TT injections and get the rabies vaccine.

Answered2018-07-03 15:02:51

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Hello..... Just wash the affected area with water n soap.... Give him a Homoeopathy medicine.... Ledum Pal 30 2pills 3times a day.... for a week. He shall be fine soon. Nothing to worry.....

Answered2018-07-03 10:20:54

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