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2026-05-22 06:50:58
The cat scratched 3 days ago. Got my 2nd dose of ARV today..it bled slightly after few minutes of cat scratch.. is rig needed for this wound ?
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Since the wound bled, this is a Category III exposure and RIG should ideally have been given with the first ARV dose. The good news is that RIG can still be given up to 7 days after the first vaccine, so you still have time. Please visit a hospital or rabies clinic as soon as possible to get RIG infiltrated at the wound site. Continue your ARV course as scheduled.
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Greetings, I got your health concern , it can be treated with further evaluation, medical counselling, and proper treatment. Pls do contact for hassle free consultation. With Best Regards, Dr Hemanth Patakamuri. MBBS, MEM , FISR

Answered2026-05-23 05:42:37

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Not required Take tt injection Keep wound clean. Kindly consult to discuss further treatment plan.

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Yes get RIG as active immunity takes 7 days to develop.
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Complete the schedule

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Kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case

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Not needed.

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As the wound in hand n so small no RIG REQUIRED.

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusion and management

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Yes

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No need

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Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment

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Need few more details for further evaluation. Kindly consult

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Kindly do connect and consult

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

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Do consult

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Hello, After examining your wound, your cat bite belongs to category -3. You have to take HRIG asap, HRIG provides immunity for 10yrs or lifelong. Ideally it should be received asap or maximum 72hrs for best efficacy.
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Complete vaccine schedule as per mentioned dates

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