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Hello a cat bit me and its a deep wound after a few days the wound had white stuff on it it may be skin not to sure but i took it off and the scrap came with it and now it looks deep but not infected what do i do do i leave it do i put a band-aid?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Cat scratch wounds should be cleaned, irrigated with saline and a topical antibiotic ointment may be applied. There is an infection specifically associated w cat scratches. Watch for signs of swollen lymph nodes, fever and malaise. Please see a physician and a virtual consult with Healthtap is available.

Answered 6/13/2022

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You should see your MD

Answered 6/23/2022

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