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Child was scratched by cat. Should she get vaccinated?
My daughter was scratched on the arm by a cat living around our home. Then the cat disappeared. Have not seen cat since and it s been 8 days. I know the cat was acting fine and did not intentionally scratch, my daughter picked her up to move her off the road and the cat got startled. My concern...
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Scratched by not vaccined cat. Is tetanus shot sufficient?
Hi, 2 days ago, I found a female kitten who was around 5 months old and tried to adopt it. But I have 2 cats already and they didnot like the idea of having another cat. I was holding the kitten, then my cats started fighting each other. I tried to separate them, at the same time still holding...
1. Which animals spread rabies?
2. Can Human also spread rabies through their infacted saliva?
3. Is rabipur vaccine can be given to humans in case of any type of animal bite like (dog, cat, mouse, bat,...
After how many days anti-rabies vaccine is injected ?
Two days ago my sister got a deep nail scratch by a cat in her right leg. Blood came out... I washed that place with lot water and detergent. Tetanus injection is applied in next day. I m worried... ! I kept the cat under my observation.. its still h
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What medication is required in case of repeatedly bitten by cat ?
last october, i was playing with my cat and got scratched from his claws.. so i was under the second level or somthing that s why i just received 6 shots in all.. i did not go back because my cat did not show signs of having rabies .. last month it really bit me on my toes after i stepped on him...
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Can a scratch from mole cause rabies? Treatment? Need vaccination?
hello My wife was working in our garden. She saw a molehill on the garden. She digged there in order not to damage the garden. The mole went out suddenly and scratched the upper surface of her hand . The lesion on her hand is very superficial and it is itching. My Questions are: 1. Does mole...
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Scratch on ankle by a stray dog. Taken tetanus. Is rabies injection necessary?
DOG BITE / SCRATCH hi., a stray dog tried to bite my leg, failed to, caught hold of my shoe and when i tried to free myself its teeth caused a minor scratch on my ankle, was wearing socks. Seems to be a small scratch on my ankle, no sign of any blood.. The doc advised me a tetanus shot which i...
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I got cut on my forehead by cat scratching
I was leaning down to feed my cat, and accidentally hit my forehead on the corner of the kitchen counter; instantly cause a large lump with a small cut. I applied ice on the wound , but it continues to throb and ache...
Got scratched by street dog. Can this cause rabies?
Hi, On 25th XXXXXXX my 9 yr old son got scratched by a street dog. No bite, but scratched by nail/paw. Can this cause rabies? Though initially I did not take him to a doctor, later on 29th XXXXXXX I took him to...
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Pricked by hair of bleeding cat. Do I need vaccination like rabies?
I am resident of Punjab, India. few days back, 5 days back to be precise, a stray cat was accidentally hit by my car in front of my house and died there after bleeding a lot. I was really upset and tense about this....
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What are the chances of getting rabies after scratching by a dog?
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My friend owns a pomeranian dog which was vaccinated for rabies 2 and a half year ago(in our country, pet owners are not required by law to get pets...
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Does a dog scratch require anti rabies vaccination ?
good morning doctor!
I have a dog in my home. i had a bit me about 8 monhts back and i took the entire scheduled course of rabipur. today morning i accidentally stepped on him cos of which i got a scratch for on my hand (from teeth). Am i...
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Do we need vaccination for cat scratch?
Hi Docter, do we need to take any vaccination for cat scratch. cat is healthy and its our pet cat. i had undergone a TT Injection in last month (before the cat scratch).