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Cat scratch in leg
I got scratched by a stray cat in my foot. On 22nd night(this month). 23rd morning I got my antirabies vaccine and TT. Three more antirabues vaccine doses prescribed. Should I take Rabies immunoglobulin too. Attaching photo of marks for reference. I am not sure whether there was blood.
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You don't need immunoglobulin for a superficial scratch.As you have already taken a arv , complete the vaccine schedule.
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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No need for rabies immunoglobulin in such minor animal scratch.
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Immunoglobulin is not required.
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•Immunoglobulin is not an absolute requirement in your case.
•Do not worry and take ARB as per vaccination schedule.
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As scretch is on foot no need of immunoglobulin. If it's near face than u require.
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Nothing to worry , no need to take immunoglobulins,TT is sufficient
It's just a scratch and if there is no contact with saliva there is no need for vaccine also , still as a preventive measure you took vaccine also so don't worry continue and complete vaccine schedule for your sake
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Kindly consult
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Dr. Anubha Singh
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4 yrs exp
Jhansi
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Dr. Chaithra H
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5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Immunoglobulin is not required.
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Dr. Vikram Pratap
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12 yrs exp
New Delhi
You should visit a physician for proper physical examination and treatment
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Dr. Nishanthini
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12 yrs exp
Cuddalore
No need immunoglobulin shot
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Do connect and consult
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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Need few more details
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