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Is Cat bite is dangerous if ignored
A cat has bitten me last week ..is it necessary to take injection ? Also so many times scratched and blood came
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Kindly discuss for your concern
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Can develop rabies
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Cats can transmit Rabies. The saliva of cat may have other bacteria and viruses also.
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It’s better to be on safe side, take Inj Tetanus and Inj Antirabies.
Its not gng to harm u, but its safest way.
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Yes it can be dangerous depending on category of wound. So, it is necessary to take Anti Rabies injection and tetanus injection also(same for dog bite also).
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visit nearest govt hospital(PHC/CHC etc) and consult the doctor for doses and antibiotics if needed.
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Don't take local treatment or pour anything unsterile over the wound.
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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.
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Antibiotics and antirabies vaccine is required.. Visit to your nearest hospital for local wound examination.. Kindly don't ignore.. It can be fatal..
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Dr. Priyanka Reddy
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5 yrs exp
Nellore
Yes need to take vaccine
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly provide me detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Kindly take tetanus injection and rabies vaccination scheduled
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Betadine ointment local application thrice a day
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Dr. Sarika Rautwar
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8 yrs exp
Aurangabad
Yes it can lead complications
Kindly take injection course
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Dr. Nazia Begum M.G
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15 yrs exp
Belgaum
Yes u need to take injection
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Dr. Animesh Gupta
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17 yrs exp
Patna
Yes u have to take rabies vaccine
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