I was scratched by a cat on my hand. It pulled the skin back and caused bleeding, but bleeding was easily stopped with pressure and a bandaid. It appears to be healing ok. The cat went on about his business with no change in behavior. I currently feel like I m getting flu like symtoms. Is there any correlation?
Hello, I understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query. Flu like symptoms has nothing to so with cat scratch. Cat scratch can cause two things two you. It causes infection, which has very little possibility in you as your wound is healing good. Secondly it can cause rabies. Since the cat is alright there is nothing to worry. I advise you to take antibiotics under your doctors' guidance. Maintain cleanliness and hygiene locally. It helps clear infection readily. I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/ Chat Doctor.  Thank you. ChatDoctorInfectious diseases specialist.