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Rabies shot needed - stray cat petting
I petted stray cat who was friendly. It didn't bite or scratch me but I have very slight abrasion on my finger ( not wound, pics attached). There's no bleeding or open "cut" per say but slight abrasion of finger skin is there. I didn't come in contact with saliva of animal, I only patted it's back.
Do I need rabies shot. My family says it doesn't spread from petting cats generally.
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Not usually needed
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Dr. Vijay Singh Jadaun
Pulmonologist
38 yrs exp
Jaipur
No issue.
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No need of ARV.
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Dr. Raveendran S R
Diabetologist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi I can understand your concern
Checked your picture
If there was cat saliva contact
Need to plan for medication
Cat scratch disease are rare
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