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Cat bites on my arms, how do i treat them?
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Recommend medical: Evaluation. Cat bites are notorious for becoming infected. If your last tetanus shot was 10 or more years ago or you don't - you will need a new one. You may require antibiotics.
Answered 6/15/2018
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