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I had a stray cat lick me in the lips lick my wound and it's wet fur touch my eyes. the cat is healthy. what if i touch something it licked many times
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Poor hygiene: Cat carries several bugs that can infect humans it is up to you , if you want to get exposed especially if you have open wounds .
Answered 7/20/2015
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