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Hello Sir, I Am 19 Year Old Male And I

Posted on Tue, 23 Apr 2019

Question: Hello sir,
I am 19 year old male and i got bitten by a cat 3 years ago at that time i didn't get vaccinated and also the cat has died.
Now again a stray cat bites me and this time i get vaccinated but the place near where i got bitten by a cat three years ago i am feeling itchiness there don't know what is happening and scared right now.
Please help me.
:(sorry my english is weak but i hope you can understand)

Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It could just be a sensitivity

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to Ask A Doctor service.

I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

This seems to be just a local allergic reaction due to re-exposure to cat's saliva. I do not think its rabies or any other infection. Anyways your current rabies vaccination will be protective.

Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Dr Vaishalee

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Vaishalee Punj (4 hours later)

So there is nothing to worry about?

Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It's better to take precautions

Detailed Answer:
Hi

In my opinion you should take precautions until diagnosis comes forth. From your description it doesn't seem something to panic about.

Dr Vaishalee

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad