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How Can A Cat Scratch Be Treated?

Hello sir I have a doubt...I was scratched or bitten by a cat, I cudnt recall...but there were no blood exposure on my skin...so i didnt consult docter yet!! ....and it was held on 9th Oct 2016 ....so my doubt is dat whether I need any vaccination or not?? On 2013 my pet cat bitten me n thr was blood exposure ...during dat tym I have taken d full course of vaccination of 5 dose.... So sir do I need a vaccination again or not?? Plz answer me sir... Thanking you
Mon, 25 Feb 2019
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Hi,

You have been scratched/bitten by cat 3 years back without any symptoms these days.

The incubation period of Tetanus is 3-14 days so the risk zone with the cat scratching referred in the questions already over. You don't need TT vaccination for that incidence.

Rabies can be seen in stray cats. It is transmitted only when saliva of an infected animal comes in contact of victim's blood. Though it's incubation period varies a lot it can be from 9 days to several years as you don't have any blood oozing out of the injury. You are safe & no need of Rabies vaccine too.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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How Can A Cat Scratch Be Treated?

Hi, You have been scratched/bitten by cat 3 years back without any symptoms these days. The incubation period of Tetanus is 3-14 days so the risk zone with the cat scratching referred in the questions already over. You don t need TT vaccination for that incidence. Rabies can be seen in stray cats. It is transmitted only when saliva of an infected animal comes in contact of victim s blood. Though it s incubation period varies a lot it can be from 9 days to several years as you don t have any blood oozing out of the injury. You are safe & no need of Rabies vaccine too. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician