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Suggest Treatment After Cat Scratching And Bleeding

I was scratched by a cat on my hand. It pulled the skin back and caused bleeding, but bleeding was easily stopped with pressure and a bandaid. It appears to be healing ok. The cat went on about his business with no change in behavior. I currently feel like I m getting flu like symtoms. Is there any correlation?
posted on Sat, 25 Oct 2014
Twitter Wed, 24 Dec 2014 Answered on
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Hello,
I understand your concern.
I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query.

Flu like symptoms has nothing to so with cat scratch.

Cat scratch can cause two thing two you.

It cause infection, which has very little possibility in you as your wound is healing good.

Secondly it can cause rabies. Since the cat is alright there is nothing to worry.

I advice you to take antibiotics under your doctors guidance.

Maintain cleanliness and hygiene locally. It helps clear infection readily.

I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/DrArun.
Thank you.
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious diseases specialist.
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Suggest Treatment After Cat Scratching And Bleeding

Hello, I understand your concern. I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query. Flu like symptoms has nothing to so with cat scratch. Cat scratch can cause two thing two you. It cause infection, which has very little possibility in you as your wound is healing good. Secondly it can cause rabies. Since the cat is alright there is nothing to worry. I advice you to take antibiotics under your doctors guidance. Maintain cleanliness and hygiene locally. It helps clear infection readily. I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you. Dr Arun Tank Infectious diseases specialist.