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I was hit/ scratched by a stray cat .

2017-05-14 16:57:18
I was hit/scratched by a stray cat in my right hand thumb finger. It bleeded a little ( a small dot of blood)
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Must go ER and get anti rabies vacccine as soon as possible. Delay is not good for you. Wash the area of wound with soap water.

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