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Cat nail scratch

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

Assistance needed

Hello Doctor, We would like to consult you regarding this critical case. The patient (65-year-old male) is currently admitted at Max Hospital, Dehradun, and is on tracheostomy support following severe pneumonia with sepsis. Despite ongoing treatment, there has been no significant improvement. The reports also indicate a multidrug-resistant infection (Acinetobacter), and the patient is still dependent on suction and NG feeding due to swallowing difficulty. - Current line of management - Possible changes in treatment - Prognosis and expected recovery We would really appreciate your expert opinion and assurance on how to proceed further. Thank you.

Having WBC count is borderline low

Having WBC count is borderline low 4000 to 4700 since last 2014 as per as my knowledge. Because of that falling cold related issues like headache and dry cold and feeling drowsy and sleepy. Pl. Advice.

Low in energy

Am feeling low in energy .What might be the reason .Pls tell me.Are my iron and ferritin levels fine

Dog nakun scratch

Dog scratch 13.4.26 vaccine first dose 13.4.26 second 16.4.26 3 rd 20 ko leni thi 21 ko li 4 27 April 5 11 may second aur third abharab ki lagi hai koi problem tho nhi hogi

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