Suspicious about cat scratch

2026-04-27 11:19:36
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
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Kindly Do A post exposure anti rabies vaccine course Immediately

Answered2026-04-30 14:44:34

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Even a small scratch from cat warrants the Anti Rabies vaccine , as risk of rabies is present with cat bites and scratches also. Get the vaccination done at your nearest pediatrician.

Answered2026-04-29 12:10:30

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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

Answered2026-04-28 18:54:27

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I totally understand your concern. Before suggesting treatment, I would like to ask a few questions to ensure the correct management can be provided. Contact me on Practo or WhatsApp chat. Contact number: 97012307 two nine Dr. G. Avinash MBBS, MD (Pediatrics) Fellowship in Neonatology

Answered2026-04-28 14:02:14

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As seen in the picture it doesn't look like a cat scratch. If it's actively bleeding he needs to be seen. And if u still suspect cat scratch I would suggest you to get a rabies vaccine too.

Answered2026-04-28 10:17:44

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Is it actively bleeding ?

Answered2026-04-28 09:33:45

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Need rabies vaccination

Answered2026-04-29 17:19:39

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Need to take ARV

Answered2026-04-28 13:21:11

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If cat scratch means we can't risk of Rabies because it is very Fatal. So get the Rabies Vaccination

Answered2026-04-28 13:19:56

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From the picture, this appears to be a very small superficial mark and not a typical animal scratch. However, since there was a possibility of contact with a stray cat, we should be cautious. What to do now: • Wash the area thoroughly with soap and running water for 10–15 minutes • Apply antiseptic (Betadine) Regarding rabies risk: • If it is truly just a superficial mark with no bleeding, risk is very low If you are unsure whether it was caused by the cat → do not ignore, visit nearby doctor and consider vaccination

Answered2026-04-28 13:17:23

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If cat scratch ,take rabies vaccine

Answered2026-04-28 11:13:50

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If you suspect it's a cat scratch get  rabies vaccine

Answered2026-04-28 10:21:28

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