1. Home
  2. Consult with a doctor
  3. Diagnosis of cat scratch disease

Diagnosis of cat scratch disease

I recently got a good scratch from my cat on my leg that broke skin. I have gotten scratched a few times from the same cat over the years. I am feeling uneasy as i read about Cat Scratch Disease . It does not hurt at the moment, but concerned about a serious problem.

652 Views v

Thanks for the query. This presentation can be seen with many diseases. This is limited information to make precise recommendations. The best option is to consult a Dermatologist to understand the con ...  Read More

Sir, my name is Pritam . I from India . In 8.10.2017 my pet cat scratched me but there is no bleeding and I started taking rabies vaccine from 14.10.2017 but I missed my third dose in 21.10.2017 . Then I started taking rabies vaccine again from 7.11.2017 and completed all four dose. So can there is any problem , cause I am suffering from suffocatio

...

281 Views v

HELLO, NO, THERE IS NO PROBLEM, IT'S YOUR FEAR. TAB ETIZOLA10 ONE AT NIGHT FOR SEVEN TO TEN DAYS IF FEEL BETTER CONTINUE IT. CONSULT A PSYCHIATRIST. OK. ...  Read More

A year ago my cat scratched me, I developed​ a blister where I was scratched and got a swollen lymph node that lasted for a few weeks. I then got a UTI two weeks later, extreme chills and then I fell into deep severe depression ( not normal for me) then in one year my vision went from pretty much perfect to needing glasses to see the back of the bo

...

173 Views v

Hi. I need Ur full medical history. Pls give full history so tat we can help u ...  Read More

Hi I have recently had contact with a kitten and it scratched me but deeper multiple times mostly near my arms and fingers. After almost a week now I started seeing round acne kind of rashes and it started spreading on my body. May I know what I need to do to stop spreading further and if it leaves a scar.

154 Views v

Hello Cat scratch disease is self limiting and doesn't have any major complications but treatment required for such lesions Treatment would certainly help in spreading and drying of lesions ...  Read More

I got scratch with cat nails ...is there need to take any medications...for...it...cat is of our own...

555 Views v

Just wash with soap and water thoroughly. If there is no visible bleeding,no need for ART ...  Read More

I was scratched by a cat few days ago,i am taking all those vaccine.now can i have sex ????

324 Views v

HELLO, THERE IS NO RESTRICTIONS DURING OR AFTER. SOO U CAN. OK. ...  Read More

Had a cat scratch and booster was done in the month of march..cat scratched again today....do we need to take the booster again...

253 Views v

Consult Medicine specialist ...  Read More

I went on a holiday. A cat scratched me there. It was not a pet cat. However it did not bite me. Do I need to take anti-rabies injections?

436 Views v

Hi,only Inj. TT is required.Rabipur not indicated. ...  Read More

Well I got scratched by a cat but it didn't bleed and I also got vaccinated a month ago or two. The cat was stray...do I need vaccine again?

508 Views v

If you have taken complete vaccination course. Then don't worry , nothing has to be done. ...  Read More

My 2 year old daughter got a cat scratch from a stray cat yesterday should we get her any injections?

512 Views v

You should get vaccination for rabies. ...  Read More

Daughter 11 yr gt scratch from neighbour cat should I vaccinated her.she took booster dose of tetanus last yr.attaching scratch pic in index finger.it doesn't bleed

46 Views v

As tt already taken Arv advisable on 0, 3, 7, 28 days Site Deltoid reason Dose 1 ml Route Intradermal ...  Read More

My 11 yr got scratch from vaccinated cat.my daughter has taken booster dose of tetanus last yr.should i vaccunate her again

41 Views v

Did your 11 year old get vaccinated at 10yrs?? If yes there is no need of tetanus shot,next vaccine is at 16 years.Did you do first aid after the bite which is washing the wound with soap and water th ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, 34M from Angul. My vaccinated indoor pet cat scratched my hand on 19 June night. Minor bleeding/scab formed, and the hand may have touched a dusty wall. I got rabies booster at DHH (Govt. Hospital) Angul on 20 June. I had completed 5 rabies vaccine doses in Oct–Nov 2025, so they advised only 2 boosters and no RIG. For tetanus: I

...

39 Views v

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

I was scratched by a stray cat 8 days ago, site was just a white line, no bleeding nor red marks. I washed for 10 mins and put rubbing alcohol, did not sting. I have completed 5 dose series of rabies vaccination 6 months ago and found that the cat was administered arv 5 months ago. Do I need to take the vaccine? Scratch is also healing properly. Ju

...

122 Views v

Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

Experienced mild fever(99.9/100.00) on 3rd day after receiving 2nd dose of ARV with muscle pain and weakness and dizziness.. is it normal? I am worried because no rig was prescribed by the doctor..but the wound bled a little and a stray cat scratched on my wrist.. I am observing the cat as well. The cat is still alive and normal in 8th day ..

57 Views v

need more details about day of cat scratch and fever day ...  Read More

The cat scratched 3 days ago. Got my 2nd dose of ARV today..it bled slightly after few minutes of cat scratch.. is rig needed for this wound ?

68 Views v

Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

I got scratched by the stray cat 2 days ago..There was light bleeding (few drops of blood)at the site. I rushed to the nearby government hospital and the got TT shot and ARV shot.. Is the Rabies immunoglobulin needed?

93 Views v

Get full course of ARV as it not third degree bite ...  Read More

Persian cat scratched my son's hand there are three marks what to do..Do i need to give an injection

65 Views v

Get tetanus and anti rabies ...  Read More

A cat accidentally scratched me no blood just tiny superficially abraded. This cat visits my house daily she is healthy. I've cleaned that area applied dettol . 2 yrs back i took rabies shots. Do i need to get booster dose of rabies ? I'm also not sure whether she scratched me or just touched me

84 Views v

You need full.courseof arv. Life is precious, no risk to be taken. 0,3,7, 28. Forgot about 2 yrs back vaccine. ...  Read More

My cat scratched me and there was a puncture mark along with tinge of blood. She is completely indoors and is vaccinated. I got my tetanus booster two years back so I need to get another shot?

40 Views v

Cat is vaccinated yet my sincere advise go for vaccination now a days lot of cases even after such incidents suffer seriously. ...  Read More

Hi doctor I went to my relatives home suddenly a cat ram over my leg and it scratched my leg finger. It is a home grown cat..not vaccinated. Should I take rabies vaccine .. I applied t bact ointment Please advise Thanks

89 Views v

Yes. You must take your vaccine as per schedule ...  Read More

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

59 Views v

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 ...  Read More

Today on 18 April I got a slight scratch from a stray cat . Now I have already completed my full course of Abhayrab vaccine i.e. 5 doses from 18 Feb to 18 Mar. The sratch though small in size about 2 cm, a minor bleeding is there. So now do I need to take doses again ? What doses do I need to take? How many doses do I need to take ? and if possible

...

101 Views v

Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

I completed full rabies vaccination 4 dosage on 19th of February 2026 along with tt vaccine. But I got scratched today by an unvaccinated stray cat and I washed the area thoroughly with soap and water and disinfected it. Do i need to take full vaccination again?

57 Views v

Nothing to do. You're covered. Good job washing the area. ...  Read More

I got 4 (0,3,7,14days) shot of anti rabies vaccine (i/m) because of rabid dog exposure. Today a cat's scratch me in finger. What should I do? My last date of vaccine was on 14th Feb 2026. I was previously vaccinated in year 2022 (5 i/m shots), 2024 (4 i/m shots) and April 2025 (4 i/m shots).

350 Views v

Nothing needed ...  Read More

Yesterday, my cat scratched my hand while I was putting a belt around her neck. She is not vaccinated. The wound is not very deep, but the skin was torn and there was no bleeding. Should I take a tetanus and rabies injection?

62 Views v

You need to take vaccine ...  Read More

Yesterday, my cat scratched my hand while I was putting a belt around her neck. She is not vaccinated. The wound is not very deep, but the skin was torn and there was no bleeding. Should I take a tetanus and rabies injection?

155 Views v

Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

On December 23, 2025, a feral kitten in my backyard, which is of course not vaccinated, scratched me. As a result, I received a tetanus shot and three rabies injections. The last dose was on December 28, 2025. Yesterday, on February 9, 2026, one of her siblings scratched me and drew a little blood while I was feeding them. I washed the area thoroug

...

103 Views v

Just take a booster and ASD daily till healing ...  Read More

I took 3 rabies vaccines in early May this year due to a small scratch. Now a cat has scratched me again. So do I take all 3 vaccines? Or will 2 do as boosters?

102 Views v

If you want to discuss your problem in more detail, feel free to message me on WhatsApp at nine one one nine two five five six nine nine for a free detailed discussion* ...  Read More

I went on holiday in Chikmagalur and a kitten in the homestay (not pet) scratched me playfully on my hand. Just one drop blood oozed out, i immediately washed with soap and water and dropped a little whiskey on it. It has been 3 days now, the minor abrasion is normally healing. Should I be concerned for taking anti rabies vaccine? I have already go

...

128 Views v

Hello! No need to take another tetanus shot. Kindly connect to consult, will advise after proper history taking. ...  Read More

Related Topics:

Diagnosis of glycogen storage disease Diagnosis of hydatid disease Diagnosis of mad cow disease
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
Get unlimited online consultations
Say goodbye to all skin and hair troubles

Say goodbye to all skin and hair troubles

Consult with a dermatologist online

  • 5-min response
  • Share pictures
  • Free follow-ups

The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.

Recently Asked Questions

Cat scratch

 117 Views
Cat scratch 1.5 years ago A cat scratched with nails in neck some 1.5 years ago in neck. It was a stray c ... Read More

Cat scratch

 725 Views
A cat near my house has scratched me . Wound was little deep . It's been 5 days . Do I need rabies vaccin ... Read More

Cat Scratch

 169 Views
This morning I got scratched by a home cat. Pinch of Blood came out. I took Tetanus. Is there any require ... Read More

Cat scratch

 128 Views
A pet cat from neighborhood scratch me and it started bleeding I don't have any vaccination history of he ... Read More

Cat Scratch

 319 Views
I have cats. And this the first time that a cat scratch is hurting so bad. And I also suddenly experience ... Read More