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Mild Cat Scratch
I got a very superficial cat scratch on my left hand. Its like a abrasion. I washed and applied antiseptic and took tt injection. I was started on arv and done with 0 dose. The doctor asked me to take the 3 dose schedule. Is this enough or should I take 5 dose. The scratch was very mild and superficial. Will 3 dose give me the same immunity as 5 dose. Or 5 dose is like too much?
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3 dose regime on 0,7,21 days is enough.
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Dr. Mohammed Rehan Khan
General Physician
11 yrs exp
Bangalore
1. Cat scratch with nail doesn't need ARV.
2. If you have started ARV, if injection is given in skin it is 4 doses. 0,3,7,28.
3. If it is given deep in muscle it is five doses. 0, 3, 7, 14, 28.
This is according to WHO guidelines.
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Dr. Lakin Vira
General Surgeon
14 yrs exp
Mumbai
3 doses are enough.
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