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Bit by a stray cat(cant remember when but at least1week ago)dont remember my skin being broken but it was night&no wounds or redness.nothing to worry?
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Cat: if it is an adult cat then generally no need for concern cat scratch disease is from kittens that scratch and the nearest lymph nodes can get inflamed and swollen no treatment is generally required it tends to heal on its own
Answered 12/16/2014
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