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Cat scratch
A cat scratched her leg while she was playing with a cat and blood came out. Then we washed the wound with Dettol and a tetanus has injected by a pharmacist within 1 hr . Is there any chance of infection ? Do we need to do anything else ?
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If it is scatch by claws only, I think it don't require vaccination....If diabetic you are....then
chances of infection more...otherwise wait and
apply antiseptic locally till it gets healed.
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There is possibility of Rabies infection as by seeing the wound we can not say whether it is bite or claw scratch.So in addition to injection Tetanus and wound cleaning rabies vaccination is needed. Face to face or online consultation is definitely recommended.
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Yes u can consultant me online as paid allow ed
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Needs careful evaluation. Kindly consult via chat.
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Animal inflicted wound to extend of bleeding will need antibiotic coverage.
Any wound inflicted by animal is considered as dirty/contaminated wound, which means there is risk of infection.
For that you can take these medications:
1) Tab CLAVUM/AUGMENTIN 625mg thrice daily after food for 7days.
2) Tab ACTIHEAL/ENZOHEAL 1tab thrice daily before food for 7 days.
3) Tab ZERODOL 1tab SOS for pain.
4) Dressing with application of povidone Ointment locally SOS.
For further management you can consult me anytime.
Take care and stay safe.
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Dr. Shiv Kumar Sharma
Ayurveda
38 yrs exp
Jaipur
Wash affected areas with soap, visit nearest GOVT Hospital for vaccination
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Dr. Animesh Gupta
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17 yrs exp
Patna
Yes. U have to take to Rabies vaccine
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