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Does Cat Bite On Finger Need Medical Attention?
Question: someone had a cat nibble on finger and drew blood. by the quick real dark red skin. swelled or bubbled up finger. red streak going up finger. need immediate treatment? shot?
Brief Answer:
Needs antibiotics and rabies shot.
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for this query.
He needs to get a shot against rabies. The information suggests that there is an ongoing infection. Treatment with amoxicillin/clavulanic are to treat this infection immediately.
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Needs antibiotics and rabies shot.
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for this query.
He needs to get a shot against rabies. The information suggests that there is an ongoing infection. Treatment with amoxicillin/clavulanic are to treat this infection immediately.
I hope this helps. I wish you well and thanks for using our services. if you have any further worries, please let me know and I will gladly address them.
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