hi dr. i was not sure if a cat bit me or a nail scratch because it was dark when i accidentally stepped on him 2 days ago.it was an outside cat and the wound is only one on my right leg,but doctor the pain is too much that i couldnt sleep.i applied only disinfectant after washing the wound.now im worried and please advice if i need to go for injection(anti-rabies).thanks!
Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, Cat is also known to transmit rabies and rabies is 100% fatal, but it is 100% preventable by proper and adequate treatment. As you were scratched by a stray cat which has led to bleeding, according to WHO it is categorized into Cat III which requires1. Active immunization with antirabies vaccine on days 0,3,7,14 and 28.2. Passive immunization with rabies immunoglobulin3. Inj TT4. Oral Antibiotics like Tab Autoclave, twice daily for 5 days.5. Topical TB act creamThank you.