Diagnosis Of Cat Scratch Disease- 518 Questions Answered

I recently got a good scratch from my cat on my leg that broke skin. I have gotten scratched a few times from the same cat over the years. I am feeling uneasy as i read about Cat Scratch Disease . It does not hurt at the moment, but concerned about a serious problem.

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Dr. Manoj AgarwalaDermatologist | Raipur

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Thanks for the query. This presentation can be seen with many diseases. This is limited information to make precise recommendations. The best option is to consult a Dermatologist to understand the con ... Read More

Sir, my name is Pritam . I from India . In 8.10.2017 my pet cat scratched me but there is no bleeding and I started taking rabies vaccine from 14.10.2017 but I missed my third dose in 21.10.2017 . Then I started taking rabies vaccine again from 7.11.2017 and completed all four dose. So can there is any problem , cause I am suffering from suffocatio

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Dr. Sushma ShahGeneral Physician | Vadodara

HELLO, NO, THERE IS NO PROBLEM, IT'S YOUR FEAR. TAB ETIZOLA10 ONE AT NIGHT FOR SEVEN TO TEN DAYS IF FEEL BETTER CONTINUE IT. CONSULT A PSYCHIATRIST. OK. ... Read More

A year ago my cat scratched me, I developed a blister where I was scratched and got a swollen lymph node that lasted for a few weeks. I then got a UTI two weeks later, extreme chills and then I fell into deep severe depression ( not normal for me) then in one year my vision went from pretty much perfect to needing glasses to see the back of the bo

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Asked for Female, 24 Years 169 Views v

Dr. Kiran Kumar SGeneral Physician | Bangalore

Hi. I need Ur full medical history. Pls give full history so tat we can help u ... Read More

Hi I have recently had contact with a kitten and it scratched me but deeper multiple times mostly near my arms and fingers. After almost a week now I started seeing round acne kind of rashes and it started spreading on my body. May I know what I need to do to stop spreading further and if it leaves a scar.

Asked for Female, 24 Years 149 Views v

Dr. Mamta ShahCosmetologist | Ahmedabad

Hello Cat scratch disease is self limiting and doesn't have any major complications but treatment required for such lesions Treatment would certainly help in spreading and drying of lesions ... Read More

I got scratch with cat nails ...is there need to take any medications...for...it...cat is of our own...

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Dr. Mitali VermaGeneral Physician | Bhiwani

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Just wash with soap and water thoroughly. If there is no visible bleeding,no need for ART ... Read More

I was scratched by a cat few days ago,i am taking all those vaccine.now can i have sex ????

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Dr. Sushma ShahGeneral Physician | Vadodara

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HELLO, THERE IS NO RESTRICTIONS DURING OR AFTER. SOO U CAN. OK. ... Read More

Had a cat scratch and booster was done in the month of march..cat scratched again today....do we need to take the booster again...

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Dr. Prof. C.R.V.NarasimhaluDermatologist | Chennai

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Consult Medicine specialist ... Read More

I got scratched by unvaccinated pet cat. It is 6 month old. What should i do? Do i need any vaccine?

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Dr. Sneha ChoudharyGeneral Physician | New Delhi

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Go to hospital, get tt 0.5ml and ARV ... Read More

I went on a holiday. A cat scratched me there. It was not a pet cat. However it did not bite me. Do I need to take anti-rabies injections?

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Dr. Arun DwivediGeneral Physician | Pune

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Hi,only Inj. TT is required.Rabipur not indicated. ... Read More

Well I got scratched by a cat but it didn't bleed and I also got vaccinated a month ago or two. The cat was stray...do I need vaccine again?

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Dr. Manish Kumar SainiGeneral Physician | Jaipur

If you have taken complete vaccination course. Then don't worry , nothing has to be done. ... Read More

I was scratched by a stray cat 8 days ago, site was just a white line, no bleeding nor red marks. I washed for 10 mins and put rubbing alcohol, did not sting. I have completed 5 dose series of rabies vaccination 6 months ago and found that the cat was administered arv 5 months ago. Do I need to take the vaccine? Scratch is also healing properly. Ju

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Dr. Shaista FatmaGeneral Physician | Lucknow

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Experienced mild fever(99.9/100.00) on 3rd day after receiving 2nd dose of ARV with muscle pain and weakness and dizziness.. is it normal? I am worried because no rig was prescribed by the doctor..but the wound bled a little and a stray cat scratched on my wrist.. I am observing the cat as well. The cat is still alive and normal in 8th day ..

Asked for Female, 26 Years 36 Views v

Dr. Vaibhav RanaInternal Medicine | Anand

need more details about day of cat scratch and fever day ... Read More

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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Dr. Shaista FatmaGeneral Physician | Lucknow

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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, conclusi ... Read More

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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Dr. Raj SinghGeneral Physician | Gurgaon

Get full course of ARV as it not third degree bite ... Read More

Persian cat scratched my son's hand there are three marks what to do..Do i need to give an injection

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Dr. Manoj Kumar GuptaGeneral Physician | Greater Noida

Get tetanus and anti rabies ... Read More

A cat accidentally scratched me no blood just tiny superficially abraded. This cat visits my house daily she is healthy. I've cleaned that area applied dettol . 2 yrs back i took rabies shots. Do i need to get booster dose of rabies ? I'm also not sure whether she scratched me or just touched me

Asked for Female, 24 Years 58 Views v

Dr. Sushma ShahGeneral Physician | Vadodara

You need full.courseof arv. Life is precious, no risk to be taken. 0,3,7, 28. Forgot about 2 yrs back vaccine. ... Read More

My cat scratched me and there was a puncture mark along with tinge of blood. She is completely indoors and is vaccinated. I got my tetanus booster two years back so I need to get another shot?

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Dr. Sushma ShahGeneral Physician | Vadodara

Cat is vaccinated yet my sincere advise go for vaccination now a days lot of cases even after such incidents suffer seriously. ... Read More

Hi doctor I went to my relatives home suddenly a cat ram over my leg and it scratched my leg finger. It is a home grown cat..not vaccinated. Should I take rabies vaccine .. I applied t bact ointment Please advise Thanks

Asked for Male, 35 Years 81 Views v

Dr. Chintan patelGeneral Practitioner | Valsad

Yes. You must take your vaccine as per schedule ... Read More

Hello my son is 2 years old he is playing at kitchen suddenly a stray cat come to kitchen am at hall that time I came to kitchen the cat is run away but I notice small scratch at my son foot I ask him about this but he say he do this by its own. But I am worried that it is cat scratch or not I attached the picture please guide

Asked for Male, 2 Years 49 Views v

Dr. Madhuri B SPediatrician | Bangalore

Hai its unlikely cat scratch mark if baby had 2 year vaccinated DPT booster donot worry apply mupirocin ointment in case of any symptoms rush to hospital ... Read More

Today on 18 April I got a slight scratch from a stray cat . Now I have already completed my full course of Abhayrab vaccine i.e. 5 doses from 18 Feb to 18 Mar. The sratch though small in size about 2 cm, a minor bleeding is there. So now do I need to take doses again ? What doses do I need to take? How many doses do I need to take ? and if possible

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Dr. Shaista FatmaGeneral Physician | Lucknow

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I completed full rabies vaccination 4 dosage on 19th of February 2026 along with tt vaccine. But I got scratched today by an unvaccinated stray cat and I washed the area thoroughly with soap and water and disinfected it. Do i need to take full vaccination again?

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Dr. Timothy Samuel SajiGeneral Physician | New Delhi

Nothing to do. You're covered. Good job washing the area. ... Read More

I got 4 (0,3,7,14days) shot of anti rabies vaccine (i/m) because of rabid dog exposure. Today a cat's scratch me in finger. What should I do? My last date of vaccine was on 14th Feb 2026. I was previously vaccinated in year 2022 (5 i/m shots), 2024 (4 i/m shots) and April 2025 (4 i/m shots).

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Dr. Ravi Kumar NadellaGeneral Physician | Hyderabad

Nothing needed ... Read More

Yesterday, my cat scratched my hand while I was putting a belt around her neck. She is not vaccinated. The wound is not very deep, but the skin was torn and there was no bleeding. Should I take a tetanus and rabies injection?

Asked for Female, 22 Years 54 Views v

Dr. NandhiniGeneral Physician | Dharmapuri

You need to take vaccine ... Read More

Yesterday, my cat scratched my hand while I was putting a belt around her neck. She is not vaccinated. The wound is not very deep, but the skin was torn and there was no bleeding. Should I take a tetanus and rabies injection?

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Dr. Shaista FatmaGeneral Physician | Lucknow

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On December 23, 2025, a feral kitten in my backyard, which is of course not vaccinated, scratched me. As a result, I received a tetanus shot and three rabies injections. The last dose was on December 28, 2025. Yesterday, on February 9, 2026, one of her siblings scratched me and drew a little blood while I was feeding them. I washed the area thoroug

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Dr. Gaurav JainGeneral Physician | Ahmedabad

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Just take a booster and ASD daily till healing ... Read More

I took 3 rabies vaccines in early May this year due to a small scratch. Now a cat has scratched me again. So do I take all 3 vaccines? Or will 2 do as boosters?

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Dr. Sohan KulriaGeneral Physician | Firozabad

If you want to discuss your problem in more detail, feel free to message me on WhatsApp at nine one one nine two five five six nine nine for a free detailed discussion* ... Read More

I went on holiday in Chikmagalur and a kitten in the homestay (not pet) scratched me playfully on my hand. Just one drop blood oozed out, i immediately washed with soap and water and dropped a little whiskey on it. It has been 3 days now, the minor abrasion is normally healing. Should I be concerned for taking anti rabies vaccine? I have already go

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Asked for Female, 32 Years 107 Views v

Dr. Malvika TongbraGeneral Physician | Imphal West

Hello! No need to take another tetanus shot. Kindly connect to consult, will advise after proper history taking. ... Read More

Completed earlier dosage of rabies vaccine on 11th of sept for cat scratch got superficial scratch again today with minimal bleeding do i need to take a complete dosage of vaccination again?? Washed the area with soap and cleaned with dettol. The kitten is 5 months old and not vaccinated but an indoor-outdoor one.

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Dr. Mayank GuptaGeneral Physician | Howrah

Yes...just clean it with clean water and soap.. Repeat ... Read More

Hi all, I have a bloodless scratch rarely visible on my finger I suspect from a pet cat in a shop. Do I need rabies vaccine. Thanks

Asked for Male, 28 Years 82 Views v

Dr. Manoj Kumar GuptaGeneral Physician | Greater Noida

Take titanus and check about the vaccination status of animals. Otherwise do take full course of Vaccine ... Read More

I got scratched by a stray cat I feed regularly she has scratched me earlier too and I got the vaccine my 5 dose vaccine schedule completed on 16th july and today she scratched me again while playing it was on my finger and didn't bleed very much. I have cleaned it already and washed it with soap. Do I need to get vaccines again?

Asked for Male, 19 Years 98 Views v

Dr. Ashutosh Kumar TripathiGeneral Physician | Noida

You are vaccinated but still you have get full course of post exposure prophylaxis firstly , wash local site with water inj tetanous toxiod and visit your nearest hospital for post exposure prophyl ... Read More

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Diagnosis of cat scratch disease

I recently got a good scratch from my cat on my leg that broke skin. I have gotten scratched a few times from the same cat over the years. I am feeling uneasy as i read about Cat Scratch Disease . It does not hurt at the moment, but concerned about a serious problem.

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I got scratch with cat nails ...is there need to take any medications...for...it...cat is of our own...

I was scratched by a cat few days ago,i am taking all those vaccine.now can i have sex ????

Had a cat scratch and booster was done in the month of march..cat scratched again today....do we need to take the booster again...

I got scratched by unvaccinated pet cat. It is 6 month old. What should i do? Do i need any vaccine?

I went on a holiday. A cat scratched me there. It was not a pet cat. However it did not bite me. Do I need to take anti-rabies injections?

Well I got scratched by a cat but it didn't bleed and I also got vaccinated a month ago or two. The cat was stray...do I need vaccine again?

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 ?

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?

Persian cat scratched my son's hand there are three marks what to do..Do i need to give an injection

A cat accidentally scratched me no blood just tiny superficially abraded. This cat visits my house daily she is healthy. I've cleaned that area applied dettol . 2 yrs back i took rabies shots. Do i need to get booster dose of rabies ? I'm also not sure whether she scratched me or just touched me

My cat scratched me and there was a puncture mark along with tinge of blood. She is completely indoors and is vaccinated. I got my tetanus booster two years back so I need to get another shot?

Hi doctor I went to my relatives home suddenly a cat ram over my leg and it scratched my leg finger. It is a home grown cat..not vaccinated. Should I take rabies vaccine .. I applied t bact ointment Please advise Thanks

I completed full rabies vaccination 4 dosage on 19th of February 2026 along with tt vaccine. But I got scratched today by an unvaccinated stray cat and I washed the area thoroughly with soap and water and disinfected it. Do i need to take full vaccination again?

I got 4 (0,3,7,14days) shot of anti rabies vaccine (i/m) because of rabid dog exposure. Today a cat's scratch me in finger. What should I do? My last date of vaccine was on 14th Feb 2026. I was previously vaccinated in year 2022 (5 i/m shots), 2024 (4 i/m shots) and April 2025 (4 i/m shots).

Yesterday, my cat scratched my hand while I was putting a belt around her neck. She is not vaccinated. The wound is not very deep, but the skin was torn and there was no bleeding. Should I take a tetanus and rabies injection?

Yesterday, my cat scratched my hand while I was putting a belt around her neck. She is not vaccinated. The wound is not very deep, but the skin was torn and there was no bleeding. Should I take a tetanus and rabies injection?

I took 3 rabies vaccines in early May this year due to a small scratch. Now a cat has scratched me again. So do I take all 3 vaccines? Or will 2 do as boosters?

Hi all, I have a bloodless scratch rarely visible on my finger I suspect from a pet cat in a shop. Do I need rabies vaccine. Thanks

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