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I have a cat that even stray and pet cat she used to go roam that it ... One year ago she bite me on my hand ... I scrolling a insta I got to know rabies can get after 5 years also ... I have shown a doctor they gave TT injection... He said Cat never have rabies... I kept worried free but now I got tension becoz of that insta reels ... My bitten can still alive with me only ... She is 5 years old cat now ... She bitten past year ... Can I get vaccine r nothing will happen !?
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details. Kindly consult via whatsapp on nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero.
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Least possibility
Please don’t worry.
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You can take the vaccine series as a preventive measure.As the cat is alive , you should not be concerned about getting rabies.
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This episode is five years old.
You can do nothing about it at this time.
Forget it and face life the way it unfolds.
By getting tension you can only make your life more miserable.
Even if you get your Anti-rabies antibodies level (and it is negative) , you can take the Anti-rabies vaccine but it will be useful only to prevent the risk of Rabies from future exposure.
Forget it.
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Dr. Shruti Goswami
General Physician
12 yrs exp
Pune
Less likely
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
General Practitioner
8 yrs exp
Kolkata
Least Possibility
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Do connect and consult
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Dr. Shivam Mishra
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Mumbai
Response:
Dear Patient,
I understand your concern about rabies, but based on your situation, you do not need to worry. Rabies symptoms typically develop within weeks to a few months after exposure, and since your cat is still alive and healthy after a year, it is highly unlikely that she had rabies at the time of the bite.
Here’s why you can stay reassured:
1. If your cat had rabies when she bit you, she would not have survived for a year.
2. Rabies does not stay dormant in humans for such a long time; symptoms usually appear within a few weeks to months.
3. If your cat is vaccinated and healthy, the risk is nearly zero.
There is no need for a rabies vaccine now, but if you are still anxious, I recommend consulting a doctor for a thorough assessment. If you have any more concerns, you can reach out to me directly for a consultation.
Feel free to contact me at eight zero zero nine eight two one three three two on WhatsApp.
Best regards,
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
You will not get infection.
Don't worry.
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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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Dr. Pragati Bhole
Internal Medicine
25 yrs exp
Nagpur
For detailed evaluation of your case/further queries /guidance/management plan,whatsapp nine three seven zero two eight four three seven six or connect via Practo.
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Dr. Anubha Singh
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Jhansi
If you require assistance or have any health concerns, feel free to reach out for a consultation. Your well-being is my priority, and i'm here to support you on your health journey.
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Dr. Thresia Pereira
General Physician
37 yrs exp
Mumbai
If you have a petition home dog or cat
Better to take prophylactic vaccine
Don't worry about the past
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