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Cat scratch and bite
What to to if a kitten bite and scratched. it lead to bleeding ..very small area...should i be worried of rabies?
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Yea take anyirabies
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Watch the cat for the next 10 days
Get TT and ARV ASAP
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consult me for better evaluation and further treatment
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Connect please
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Immediately wash with soap and water.
Get TT injection and first dose of rabies vaccine today itself.
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Wash with soap under running water for 10min and then get vaccination as soon as possible within 24hrs
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Go for rabies vaccine and tetanus too. Today itself
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Need few more details.
Kindly consult
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Dr. Anubha Singh
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Jhansi
Cat scratches and bites can introduce bacteria into the skin, potentially leading to infections. Clean the affected area with soap and water immediately. Keep an eye for signs of infection like redness, swelling, or discharge. If symptoms worsen, consult
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Dr. Vaidya Manisha
General Physician
3 yrs exp
Hyderabad
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Kindly take tt injection and anti rabies vaccine course
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Wound hygiene
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Dr. Aditya Prasad Padhy
Urologist
12 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
Vaccination
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Aurangabad
Please consult
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Dr. Najeeb T
General Practitioner
9 yrs exp
Malappuram
Patient's detailed medical history is required. It is recommended to consult a doctor professional through the Practo app or visit a local medical facility for a thorough evaluation.
Please keep in mind that detailed medical history is crucial for proper diagnosis and treatment.
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Dr. Sanghpriya Gautam
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Delhi
You should take vaccination
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Yes you need to take vaccine
Anti rabies vaccine.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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