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How To Cure Swelling Of Hand After Being Bitten By Cat?
I was bit by a cat around 10:00 tonight. My hand is swelling and hurts to bend my finger which is what got most of the bites. The owner said he had all his shots. Will I be fine to go to the doctor in the morning? Sorry, age 37 no history of illness.
Mon, 28 Jul 2014
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Thank you for asking question on health care magic.
Rabipur shots on 0,3,7,14 and 28 days are to be given.
Bites on the hand are more dangerous because of proximity to the central nervous system.
Immediate washing of the wound in running water and first aid are necessary.
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
Thank you for asking question on health care magic.
Rabipur shots on 0,3,7,14 and 28 days are to be given.
Bites on the hand are more dangerous because of proximity to the central nervous system.
Immediate washing of the wound in running water and first aid are necessary.
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
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