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I had a slight scratch from a house dog two weeks ago its about the size of the tip of my pinky, i am a male. there was very slight blood after scratc?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Scratch from dog: Dog up to date on rabies shots? Though rabies is transmitted by saliva rarely other sources can transmit, Have dog checked out by vet ( usually observed for 10 days-but check). Is your tetanus current? , Though beyond the 72 hr window - get updated . If swollen lymph nodes, rash in arm may be cat scratch fever (rarely from dogs) .if red, pus , get antibiotics f/u/w/ doc

Answered 10/22/2017

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