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While playing basketball, my friend's nail scratched my hand and bled. my friend loves cats and he has a cat at home. could it be that the saliva left over from a cat he was petting got into my bloodstream?

Q: while playing basketball, my friend's nail scratched my hand and bled. my friend loves cats and he has a cat at home. could it be that the saliva left over from a cat he was petting got into my bloodstream?

: The saliva has dried up, so no cat scratch disease is transferred.

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Dr. Robert Trager answered

The saliva has dried up, so no cat scratch disease is transferred.

Answered 1/2/2023

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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No cat related diseases are transmitted in such circumstances, superficial skin infections remain possible and the wound should be watched closely until healed.

Answered 1/3/2023

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A member asked:

While playing basketball, my friend's nail scratched my hand and bled. my friend loves cats and he has a cat at home. could it be that the saliva left over from a cat he was petting got into my bloodstream?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Robert Trager answered

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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