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Rabies shot needed - stray cat petting

2021-10-19 01:51:40
I petted stray cat who was friendly. It didn't bite or scratch me but I have very slight abrasion on my finger ( not wound, pics attached). There's no bleeding or open "cut" per say but slight abrasion of finger skin is there. I didn't come in contact with saliva of animal, I only patted it's back. Do I need rabies shot. My family says it doesn't spread from petting cats generally.
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Not usually needed

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  No need of ARV.

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Hi I can understand your concern Checked your picture If there was cat saliva contact Need to plan for medication Cat scratch disease are rare

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