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A cat bit me. The wound is not deep but it broke the skin (2 drops of blood came out). It did not pain much when the cat bit me. I washed my hand with soap and applied antiseptic (savlon) should I be worried? Or is it going to be ok.
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It's ok.
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You should take proper treatment and if required vaccination.
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As you have been bitten, you need to take anti-rabies vaccine idrv four 4 doses.
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Regarding animal bites there is a definite protocol. Please contact a social and preventive medicine department near your place.
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