A member asked:

I was lightly bitten and scratched by a stray cat. the scratch drew a little blood. bite didn't break skin. i had tetanus shot this year. worry?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Cat scratch: The bigger concern is cat scratch fever. If you should start running an unexplained fever or swollen lymph glands see your doctor or go yo the er immediately.

Answered 7/3/2013

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