Cat Bite Signs Of Infection- 248 Questions Answered

Hello doctor, 5 years ago a dog and a cat bite me but i didn't take any action because that was not that major issue so is there anything to worry about infection or any other disease after 5 years?

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Dr. Rajesh Jain General Physician | Jalgaon

Please For safety.. Take complete course of Inj rabipur at nearby general physician ... Read More

Cats bites me in hand than food can I take to control the virus and infection

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Dr. Anil Kumar Jain General Physician | Bangalore

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Hello there. I can understand your concern. I would love to help you but your question hasn't made any sense. It's hard to understand what you are trying to say. Consult a general physician in per ... Read More

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Hlo dr, I am worried about cat bite and I don't know if surely that if a cat is bitten me or not... What are the symptoms of cat bite and do humans die after a cat bite... In how many days..

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Dr. Sanghpriya Gautam General Physician | Delhi

Take vaccination asap ... Read More

Good evening, I got cat bite but no blood come out and no scratches. Should I take rabies injection. Please help me

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Ms. Ayesha Jairaj General Physician | Delhi

If it's a cat with unknown vaccination, definitely get the rabies vaccine. ... Read More

A domestic cat bites me before 2 days..a scratch is clearly seen although not deep. Cat is not vaccineted but owner told me that the cat is healthy..what should i do?

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Dr. Alok Kumar General Physician | Delhi

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See some argue not to get vaccinated in case of cat bite but I prefer at least 3 doses of rabipur to be given ... Read More

I am 37 years old. A cat bites me. What to do ? Does its bite carries rabies Bactria. Do i need to consult a doctor. The cat is domestic.

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Dr. Abhas General Physician | Patna

Wash immediately with antiseptic. ... Read More

Any medication for fog bite cat bite to prevent before they bite prevention is better than cure please

Asked for Male, 27 Years 143 Views v

Dr. G Ebenesar Backianathan Homoeopath | Cuddalore

If you prefer Homeopathy U can take Homeopathy medicine Ledum pal for cat,dog bites , Echinacea for prevention. ... Read More

Does look like a cat bite ? I saw a cat came to bite me ...but I had my shoes on I don't know how I got this injury ...is it a friction injury or a cat bite .. I already took rabies shots on October 2023 ... If the cat has rabies am I under danger ?

Asked for Male, 26 Years 99 Views v

Dr. Anuj Mothsra General Physician | Jhunjhunu

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

My Rabies vaccinated cat bite(on top layer) me. I am also rabies vaccinated in june. What should I do?

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Dr. Lovish Gupta Veterinarian for Small Animals | Gurgaon

Wash the area with running water for 15 min with soap, then apply povidone iodine, since both cat and you are vaccinated then post bite vaccination may not be required ... Read More

Hello , I have a cat bite or scratch I'm not understanding can someone help me the the pic if it's a cat bite or scratch

Asked for Male, 29 Years 147 Views v

Dr. Vindhya Mol General Practitioner | Thiruvananthapuram

It's a cat scratch (cat3) and u have to take vaccination immediately ... Read More

Hello Doctor, Last Thursday a stray cat lightly scratched me. There was no bleeding, only a small red mark on the skin. The wound has now healed. I have already taken Rabivax-S rabies vaccine on Day 0 and Day 3. The clinic gave the injections in the butt (hip) area. For the remaining Day 7 and Day 14 doses, is it okay if they are given in the butt,

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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal General Physician | Jhansi

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Kindly do connect and consult ... Read More

I took rabbies vaccine 5 doses but cat died because it was infected don't know rabbies m i safe msca

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Dr. Dinesh Mehta General Physician | Jaipur

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You have completed your scheduled vaccination, then why you are worry.you are safe. ... Read More

I took vaccine 5 doses so m i safe as cat was infected n died don't know it was rabbies or no it was

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Dr. Maria Shaikh General Practitioner | Mumbai

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If you have taken all 5 doses of anti-rabies vaccine properly and on schedule, then: ... Read More

I took rabbies vaccine from day zero but cat died as it was infected I don't know whether rabbies so

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Dr. Dinesh Mehta General Physician | Jaipur

Yes it may be rabies or another infection also.but if you have bitten by cat then you need to go for vaccination, dont take risk .go for vaccination. ... Read More

6–7 months ago, I was superficially bitten by a domestic cat on my foot (no bleeding). The cat stayed at home for some days, but I am not sure if it was present for the full 10-day observation period. The cat appeared normal while it was around. Since then, no one in my family (3 people bitten) has shown any rabies symptoms. Given this timeli

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Dr. M. Madeena Begum Veterinary Surgeon | Chennai

We can't say anything for sure in this but you can go for vaccination with your physician opinion. There are test available to check for antigen too. You can ask that from your physician who can guide ... Read More

Hi jul 30 I had bitten by stray cat after 30 mins immediately o went to hospital o got immunoglobulin and vaxirab n and they suggested me four doses of vaxirab n is that enough do o need one more vaxirab n I observed cat is still alive

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Dr. Thresia Pereira General Physician | Mumbai

Yes that's more than enough Take all 4 doses on the day suggested by them ... Read More

The cat bit me 1 month ago on my shoulder After the bite i cleaned my wound, can I get rabies as I have not taken the rabies vaccine after that and the cat is alive and healthy

Asked for Male, 25 Years 265 Views v

Dr. M. Madeena Begum Veterinary Surgeon | Chennai

Usually after any bite incident, if the animal survive for more than 10 days it indicates that the animal didn't suffer from rabies at the time of bite incident. Since the cat is alive even after 1 m ... Read More

My cat bit me in my leg and blood came out from the bite. Cat is properly vaccinated. Should I take a tetanus shot? If so, is there any nearby doctor who can help me with it in Borivali west?

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Dr. Manoj Kumar General Physician | Dehradun

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Hello! A stray kitten bit me.but there was no bleeding,no blood came out at the site of bite.only the depression marks could be seen on skin which disappeared after some time. I have washed the site of bite with soap and water Is it necessary to take the rabies vaccine?

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Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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My pet cat bite me without any blood or marks or without broken the skin the mark is not even seen ,I have had already 2 series of anti Rabies vaccination under one year period of time and my tt vaccination have not completed 6 months .is it still concerning?

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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia Orthopedic surgeon | Ahmedabad

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I am involved with Ngos. A domestic dog bit me around 15-20days earlíer. I took two dose of rabies vaccine. Today non domesticated cat bite me. Should i take vaccine¿

Asked for Female, 27 Years 60 Views v

Dr. Lovish Gupta Veterinarian for Small Animals | Gurgaon

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Continue with the anti rabies vaccination schedule and get all 5 post bite done. No need to start from 1 st dose ... Read More

I am involved with Ngos. A domestic dog bit me around 15-20days earlíer. I took two dose of rabies vaccine. Today non domesticated cat bite me. Should i take vaccine¿

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Dr. Haripriya Addanki General Practitioner | Tirupati

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Did cat bite need any injection or not yes can you tell me or I don't need any injection iam safe onli I need to clean the place or bite area

Asked for Male, 25 Years 70 Views v

Dr. Haripriya Addanki General Practitioner | Tirupati

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My cat bite me past a year ego ... I had tt injection for that ... Someone I scrolling insta reels they told rabies can take 5 years to occurs ... So it's possible to get rabies r can I go through vaccination now !?

Asked for Female, 27 Years 239 Views v

Dr. Vishnu Gour Ayurvedic Endocrinologist & Internal Medicine Specialist | Nagaur

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Hello dr. Today stray cat bit me very minor but hives has come I have taken my titanus and Rabies injecton last month December 2024 then cat scratch me after one month so I took ARV INJECTION ( RABIVAX-S ) 2 doses as doctors suggest so I need to take more injection because today also I got bit by stray cat it was minor no bleeding but I can see li

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Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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Sir /ma'am I already have taken titanus injection and Rabies 5 doses of vaccin on November my last vaccin December 2, 2024 Today cat nail pinch on my cheeks blood come out so I went to doctor he said 2 time vaccin ARV it is need to take this 2 doses or should I take only one pls advise .

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Dr. Lovish Gupta Veterinarian for Small Animals | Gurgaon

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Only 2 doses are required as suggested by doctor so no need to worry ... Read More

How can I diagnose weather my homely+outsider cat has rabbies or not...does rabbies symptoms comes only when a rabid animal bite someone.. Can a cat live normal life having rabbies ?

Asked for Female, 32 Years 174 Views v

Dr. Satbir Josan Veterinarian | Gurgaon

Rabies can only be transmitted when one other rabbied cat or dog bite the normal cat unvaccinated cat ... Read More

Stray cat tried to bite, canine touched my thumb but no bleeding or mark, can't even see anything . Washed my hands with Dettol and sanitized immediately. Feels like a tiny pinch but I'm worried if I can contract rabies, pls help.

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Dr. Manoj Kumar General Physician | Dehradun

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What to to if a kitten bite and scratched. it lead to bleeding ..very small area...should i be worried of rabies?

Asked for Male, 20 Years 77 Views v

Dr. Manoj Kumar General Physician | Dehradun

Need few more details. Kindly consult ... Read More

Today (3/10/23)I had a cat bite, A little blood came out but very very small wound. I had already taken anti rabies vaccine (all shots) 2 months ago for a dog bit.The last doge of vaccine was taken on 02/07/23. Do I need to take vaccine again for the cat bite that I got today?

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Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta Pawar General Physician | Mumbai

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ... Read More

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Hello doctor, 5 years ago a dog and a cat bite me but i didn't take any action because that was not that major issue so is there anything to worry about infection or any other disease after 5 years?

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Hlo dr, I am worried about cat bite and I don't know if surely that if a cat is bitten me or not... What are the symptoms of cat bite and do humans die after a cat bite... In how many days..

Good evening, I got cat bite but no blood come out and no scratches. Should I take rabies injection. Please help me

A domestic cat bites me before 2 days..a scratch is clearly seen although not deep. Cat is not vaccineted but owner told me that the cat is healthy..what should i do?

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Hi jul 30 I had bitten by stray cat after 30 mins immediately o went to hospital o got immunoglobulin and vaxirab n and they suggested me four doses of vaxirab n is that enough do o need one more vaxirab n I observed cat is still alive

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My pet cat bite me without any blood or marks or without broken the skin the mark is not even seen ,I have had already 2 series of anti Rabies vaccination under one year period of time and my tt vaccination have not completed 6 months .is it still concerning?

I am involved with Ngos. A domestic dog bit me around 15-20days earlíer. I took two dose of rabies vaccine. Today non domesticated cat bite me. Should i take vaccine¿

I am involved with Ngos. A domestic dog bit me around 15-20days earlíer. I took two dose of rabies vaccine. Today non domesticated cat bite me. Should i take vaccine¿

Did cat bite need any injection or not yes can you tell me or I don't need any injection iam safe onli I need to clean the place or bite area

My cat bite me past a year ego ... I had tt injection for that ... Someone I scrolling insta reels they told rabies can take 5 years to occurs ... So it's possible to get rabies r can I go through vaccination now !?

Sir /ma'am I already have taken titanus injection and Rabies 5 doses of vaccin on November my last vaccin December 2, 2024 Today cat nail pinch on my cheeks blood come out so I went to doctor he said 2 time vaccin ARV it is need to take this 2 doses or should I take only one pls advise .

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