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I was scratched by my cat yesterday on my hand and wrist. it was bleeding a little so i washed it with soap and water, then sanitizer & neosporin on it. my cat is up to date on its shots. it seems to be healing ok but i worry about csd. is it common?

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Dr. Samuel Galima answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Cat Scratch Disease has a rare occurrence, though a cat infected with Bartonella henselae from fleas can transmit from a scratch as well as a bite. A common finding is a rash and enlarged lymph nodes on the neck/arm (from a hand scratch/bite). Diagnosis is typically clinical and treatment is with antibiotics. Please reference: https://www.cdc.gov/healthypets/diseases/cat-scratch.html

Answered 7/6/2022

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