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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?
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The saliva has dried up, so no cat scratch disease is transferred.
Answered 1/2/2023
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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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