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I was scratched by someone's cat the other day. i washed it with water but i'm worried i might get a nasty disease. should i be concerned?
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Cat: Cat scratch disease is more caused by kittens than cats. And more common in kids. If you have any fevers in next 1-2 wks then get checked out, or if you have any pus from site then you might have a superficial infection.
Answered 1/16/2015
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