A member asked:

Will i get rabies from a wild cat scratch that didnt bleed? it disappeared quickly.i was wearing baggy jogging pants so cat scratched it playfully.

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Low risk exposure: In the US, most rabies exposure is from bats and internationally, 99% of rabies is dog related. The WHO categorizes: Category I – touching or feeding animals, licks on intact skin. No prophyllaxis. Category II – nibbling of uncovered skin, minor scratches or abrasions without bleeding: Vaccination and local Rx of the wound. Category III – single or multiple transdermal bites or scratches, licks

Answered 12/7/2017

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