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What Causes Redness And Swelling In Hand Post Cat S Bite?

What can be done for a cat bite to the right hand after 1 shot of penicilan and 4 days out of a 10 day treatment of augmentin doesn t seem to be having much effect? The hand is swollen, red and the tissue by my wrist and right side of the forearm is tender.
Mon, 16 Mar 2015
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Dear thanks for the question.

You have developed cellulitis of hand due to cat bite. You need to do following
1 a complete course of antirabies vaccine as cat bite can cause rabies later.
2 a complete course of antibiotics of one week or longer if no relief.
3 pain killers and antihistamines
4 observe cat if possible for rabies.
You need to visit a general practitioner for examination of the bite area and hand. Swab can be sent for test for antibiotics sensitivity. This test will help in directed treatment.

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What Causes Redness And Swelling In Hand Post Cat S Bite?

Dear thanks for the question. You have developed cellulitis of hand due to cat bite. You need to do following 1 a complete course of antirabies vaccine as cat bite can cause rabies later. 2 a complete course of antibiotics of one week or longer if no relief. 3 pain killers and antihistamines 4 observe cat if possible for rabies. You need to visit a general practitioner for examination of the bite area and hand. Swab can be sent for test for antibiotics sensitivity. This test will help in directed treatment. I hope my reply will benefit you. Please write for follow up queries. I wish you rapid recovery. Please write a feedback. Thanks.