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How Can A Cat Scratch Be Treated?

I was scratched by my kittin that only 2 months the scratch was very small without any blood it has gone now can t see it now the kitten wasent vacsnated so I after tow hours I got the scratch I started my course now they more injections to go I have dry throat and pain some times on right or left side head. I am really worried if these are Singhs of rabbies
Mon, 22 May 2017
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Hello, my name is Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi. I understand your concern.
The cat scratch disease has this symptoms:
-Bump,or blister (pustule) at site of injury
-Fatigue
-Fever
-Headache
-Lymph node swelling (lymphadenopathy) near the site of the scratch or bite
-Overall discomfort
To diagnose thera are some tests the you should do such as blood test, a physical examination.
Some advices that I can give to you are :
-Take antibiotics such a as azythromicin for 7 days one tablet for day
- clean the scratch with mild soap and water and than rinse well twice a day.
Hope my answer was helpful, if you have any other questions I'll be glad to help, thanks!
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How Can A Cat Scratch Be Treated?

Hello, my name is Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi. I understand your concern. The cat scratch disease has this symptoms: -Bump,or blister (pustule) at site of injury -Fatigue -Fever -Headache -Lymph node swelling (lymphadenopathy) near the site of the scratch or bite -Overall discomfort To diagnose thera are some tests the you should do such as blood test, a physical examination. Some advices that I can give to you are : -Take antibiotics such a as azythromicin for 7 days one tablet for day - clean the scratch with mild soap and water and than rinse well twice a day. Hope my answer was helpful, if you have any other questions I ll be glad to help, thanks!