A member asked:

I got scratched by a stray kitten,it's really small and superficial with a little bit of blood drawn out. i cleaned it with soap, alcohol and even an antibacterial solution. should i be worried?

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Cat scratch disease: You are at risk for cat scratch disease. Visit this site for information on this topic: https://www.cdc.gov/healthypets/diseases/cat-scratch.html If it was a scratch with the paw and not a bite, rabies may not be a concern. If you develop any symptoms given in the web site listed above, contact your doctor.

Answered 7/12/2017

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