Suggest Treatment For Animal Bite Infections

Posted on Tue, 5 May 2015

Question: my wife was bitten by a cat in the Philippines five days ago. the cat just had babies and has been acting very, very wild. the cat got pregnant by escaping out of the house for the first and only time by a stray, feral cat. My wife has had a reaction to the bite area of a swollen and bruise looking 2 inch diameter area. she has just left for a doctor's appointment and her and I are both terrified. I imagine that a blood test will be done. What are your thoughts Please.

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Most commonly it causes allergic reaction

Detailed Answer:
Hello

My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.

I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. Most common effect caused by bite is allergic response. Allergic response can be mild or severe. In her case local swelling is because of that reaction. It usually takes 4-5 days to improve. Meanwhile you await for appointment, take following measures:

- cetirizine one at night for 5 days
- wash bitten area with alcohol swab thrice a day
- keep it clean
- Do not touch with dirty hands.

Hopefully it will improve with these measures. If condition remains same or aggravates then you need to take her to ER.

Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!

Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.

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