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Should I Take Anti Rabies Vaccination For Cat Bite?

hi dr. i was not sure if a cat bit me or a nail scratch because it was dark when i accidentally stepped on him 2 days ago.it was an outside cat and the wound is only one on my right leg,but doctor the pain is too much that i couldn't sleep.i applied only disinfectant after washing the wound.now i'm worried and please advice if i need to go for injection(anti-rabies).thanks!
Thu, 12 Jun 2014
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Hello,
Welcome to HCM,

Cat is also known to transmit rabies and rabies is 100% fatal but it is 100% preventable by proper and adequate treatment.

As you were scratched by a stray cat which has led to bleeding, according to WHO it is categorized into Cat III which requires
1. Active immunization with antirabies vaccine on days 0,3,7,14 and 28.
2. Passive immunization with rabies immunoglobulin
3.Inj TT
4.Oral Antibiotics like Tab BActoclav, twice daily for 5 days.
5. Topical T Bact cream
Thank you.
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Should I Take Anti Rabies Vaccination For Cat Bite?

Hello, Welcome to HCM, Cat is also known to transmit rabies and rabies is 100% fatal but it is 100% preventable by proper and adequate treatment. As you were scratched by a stray cat which has led to bleeding, according to WHO it is categorized into Cat III which requires 1. Active immunization with antirabies vaccine on days 0,3,7,14 and 28. 2. Passive immunization with rabies immunoglobulin 3.Inj TT 4.Oral Antibiotics like Tab BActoclav, twice daily for 5 days. 5. Topical T Bact cream Thank you.