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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.

Rabbies vaccination

Last month I took a booster dose of rabies and again by a cat and it was bleeding for a few seconds then stopped. I washed it properly. Do i need another booster?

High crp 18

Hi I did a blood test and my crp is 18.Kindly give some suggestion to make it normal. Thanks Subhashri Mohanty

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