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I got scratch for a 5months old neighborhood cat on my leg tiny pin cutt should i be corcern or will i be ok helppppp?
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Wash and Watch: At first, the wound should be washed with soap and water. Thereafter, it can be watched for a day. Signs that it is infected include red skin around the wound, swelling, pain and a discharge of fluid that has a bad odor. If any of these develop, go to a doctor.
Answered 6/18/2014
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