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I was bitten by my cat should i go to the doctor? i was bitten by my cat about 2 days ago, he's always been an inside cat, but got out, i found him and tried to pick him up but he bit my finger, it was a deep gash an swelled up that night, and bled along
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Yes, : Yes, i recommend contacting your physician to check for infection and your tetanus status. Failure to do so could lead to greater problems down the road.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Cat : Cat bites are some of the most easy bites to become infected. The finger and hands are also notorious for bad outcomes when infected. Please get seen today. You may need antibiotics as well as tetanus vaccine if not up to date.
Answered 10/3/2016
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