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If Your Indoor Cat Scratches Your Sclera, Will You Get Meningitis?

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Question : If your indoor cat scratches your sclera(s), will you get meningitis? Encephalitis? GAE? Naegleriasis?
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Answered by Dr. Bruno Mascarenhas (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Can get anything if the cat had these infections

Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir

You can get any of the above diseases if the cat had these pathogens

You need to consult an Ophthalmologist (eye doctor) in person and take the necessary drugs

Regards
Bruno
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If Your Indoor Cat Scratches Your Sclera, Will You Get Meningitis?

Brief Answer: Can get anything if the cat had these infections Detailed Answer: Dear Sir You can get any of the above diseases if the cat had these pathogens You need to consult an Ophthalmologist (eye doctor) in person and take the necessary drugs Regards Bruno