The chance of getting rabies after being scratched by a cat is very low, because the chance of people getting rabies is very low. There are less than 1000 cases of rabies in China every year, and more than 99% of them are also bitten by mad dogs. The chance of getting rabies after being scratched by a cat is very low, but according to the data records, there is also a chance of getting rabies after being scratched by a cat.
Because rabies is a fatal disease, once infected with rabies, its mortality rate is very high. Therefore, after being scratched by a cat, although the probability of rabies infection is very low, proper prevention and self-protection should be done. Rabies vaccine needs five shots to form the whole immunity, which can block the spread of rabies and ensure the health of patients.
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If the wound is close to the head, anti-rabies immune serum should be used for infiltration injection in or around the wound, and rabies vaccine should be inoculated as soon as possible. If the injury is serious, anti-rabies immune serum should be injected at the same time, and tetanus antitoxin or toxoid should be given as needed.
If the wound scratched by the dog is deep, it should be anti-inflammatory and stop bleeding after cleaning. Grind anti-inflammatory drugs into powder and apply it to the wound. Be careful not to wrap the wound scratched by the dog, or wrap it with a thin layer of breathable gauze.
People's Daily Online-If you are bitten by a cat or dog, please go to the corresponding outpatient clinic as soon as possible.
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