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I got bitten and scratched by a stray cat that lives with me i cleaned the two wounds with alcohol disinfectant and applied fucidin antibiotic cream. anything else i should be doing?
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Observe the area to make sure to get prompt treatment if any sign of infection like redness spreading or if you have fever. It is also important to make sure you had tetanus shot updated.
Answered 7/22/2023
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