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Suggest Treatment For Cat Bite
our housemate was bitten by my cat a month ago, the cat is ok till now and my housemate seems ok too, the cat never had rabies shots, but my housemate didnt want to take the anti rabies vaccines. but im telling her that she should. should i really insist that she takes it even after a month from the bite exposure passsed? thanks
Tue, 1 Mar 2016
Brief Answer:
No Rabies Immunization required.
Detailed Answer:
Warm Welcome. I appreciate your trust in HCM and assure you are on best portal on the globe for expert online medical services.
I have thoroughly reviewed health query you raised, and well realize all of those concerns. Being your physician, I will take care all of them today and will extend my expertise to solve the problems.
Based on what you said, there is no need of rabies vaccination for your housemate. When there is incident like this, the pet animal is observed for 10 days. If the animal is healthy and doesn’t develop any symptoms after 10 days, then there is no rabies exposure occurred and thus your housemate doesn't need rabies vaccination.
It is recommended to vaccinate your pet cat against rabies and other known vaccinations. It will prevent you and others around you to get such diseases.
Hope I addressed all the concerns you have. Let me know if you have further questions. I will be more than happy to clear any doubts. Keep a follow up to see how you doing.
Regards!
Dr. Ali Raza
No Rabies Immunization required.
Detailed Answer:
Warm Welcome. I appreciate your trust in HCM and assure you are on best portal on the globe for expert online medical services.
I have thoroughly reviewed health query you raised, and well realize all of those concerns. Being your physician, I will take care all of them today and will extend my expertise to solve the problems.
Based on what you said, there is no need of rabies vaccination for your housemate. When there is incident like this, the pet animal is observed for 10 days. If the animal is healthy and doesn’t develop any symptoms after 10 days, then there is no rabies exposure occurred and thus your housemate doesn't need rabies vaccination.
It is recommended to vaccinate your pet cat against rabies and other known vaccinations. It will prevent you and others around you to get such diseases.
Hope I addressed all the concerns you have. Let me know if you have further questions. I will be more than happy to clear any doubts. Keep a follow up to see how you doing.
Regards!
Dr. Ali Raza
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