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How Can A Cat Scratch Wound Be Treated?
I recently got scratched (a week ago) by a wild cat that I have been feeding close to 10 years, then cat ran off. I immediately washed the wound with soap and warm water for a good 1-2 minutes then dabbed with peroxide. I seem to be fine, my scratch healed within 2 days forming a white scab. Do I still need to see a doctor to get tested?
Fri, 23 Nov 2018
Hi,
You can apply topical antibiotics like Mupirocin after cleaning with soap and water. As per your description the wound seems clean and thus no further management is needed.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
You can apply topical antibiotics like Mupirocin after cleaning with soap and water. As per your description the wound seems clean and thus no further management is needed.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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Hi,
You can apply topical antibiotics like Mupirocin after cleaning with soap and water. As per your description the wound seems clean and thus no further management is needed.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
You can apply topical antibiotics like Mupirocin after cleaning with soap and water. As per your description the wound seems clean and thus no further management is needed.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
I find this answer helpful
1 Doctor agrees with this answer
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