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Scratched by a cat
Hello, wanted to pick up an outdoor cat to give away, and while I was taking her off the fence, she accidentally scratched the inside of my lip, along the mucosa. Rinsed my mouth with water and gargle liquid, and after about 10 minutes, treated with an alcohol-based rotocane. After I went to the emergency room, where after about an hour from the time of the cut I was treated abrasion with green and put a vaccine – AC, against tetanus. Just in case, it was recommended that I see a rabbiologist. Question: Is rabies infection possible? Thank you
Cat scratched on 1/26/19 around 11:00 pm. How long would it be effective to get the vaccine? There is no opportunity to get the vaccine today
I have been watching the cat for 4 days. Eats and drinks. There are no clinical signs of rabies. At the same time, I had all 5 days after contact with the animal: subfebrile temperature, pain in head with burning sensation, no signs of SARS (runny nose, sore throat), diarrhea, pain in the broad left muscle. Unfortunately, the rabiologist has refused to vaccinate because there are no indications. The infectiologist also says there is no indication and writes it off as an acute respiratory infection. What can I do next?
Today I am watching the cat for the 11th day. Drinking and eating, no signs of rabies. Nevertheless, I am bothered by a temperature of 37 with no signs of SARS (runny nose, sore throat), headache again, but more like stress pain, muscle twitching, I often wake up, my dreams have conversations about rabies, which makes these dreams scary for me, I cannot sleep on my back (as if my legs go numb), I can only sleep on my side with my knees tucked tightly. The doctors assure me that there is no risk of rabies infection, that the animal would have either already shown signs or died. But I am still worried that maybe the virus got on the cat's claws when she may have eaten a rabies-infected mouse or had a fight with a cat infected with the virus and the virus persisted on her claws at low temperatures, or that the cat is rabid after all. My OAC tests are completely normal, no inflammation, which just makes me worry more. Should I trust doctors who tell me there is no indication, refuse to vaccinate me, and claim the cat does not have rabies?
Cat bites and scratches
If a cat bite disrupts the skin – simply put, a cat bites or scratches until it bleeds – the bacteria that live in cats' mouths get into the wound. For the victim, this can lead to long wound healing and sometimes festering. Wounds become infected in almost 80% of cases. The situation is much more complicated if the bite comes from an outdoor, stray cat. Such an animal may be infected with rabies, so bitten besides the usual procedures will have to undergo a course of injections against rabies. It includes 6 injections, which are administered according to a specific scheme. There are no contraindications to this course, it is done to save the life of the victim.
Infectious agents
In the oral cavity of cats there are many microorganisms – streptococci, Neisseria, staphylococci, corynebacteria and others. But the main role among them belongs to pasteurella and lymphoreticulosis pathogen. They are the ones that, when bitten by a cat, except locally, can cause a general reaction. When the cat is licked, the microorganisms get on its paws, so lymphoreticulosis and pasteureticulosis can be caused by a cat bite as well as by scratches made by the claws of the animal. Both infections can have varying degrees of severity.
But the most dangerous complication of cat and other animal bites is rabies. Signs of rabies in cats are aggressive behavior for no reason, no fear even if the opponent is larger than the cat itself, attempts to eat inedible things, inability to drink water, salivation, photophobia, seizures, and paralysis.
What causes cat scratch fever?
Cat scratch fever or cat scratch disease is caused by the bacterium Bartonella henselae. It is transmitted to humans through a bite or scratch from a carrier cat of the bacteria.
The virus can be transmitted through a bite, scratch, or contact with cat saliva on damaged skin or mucous membranes such as the nose, mouth, and eyes.
Symptoms of cat scratch disease
Typically, "pimples" form around the wound after a scratch or bite with penetration of the causative bacteria. They appear as the scratch heals, about 3-14 days after injury.
- A bump (papule) or blister (pustule) on the scratch or bite.
- Fatigue.
- Increased body temperature.
- Headaches.
- General discomfort.
- Swollen lymph nodes, especially in the upper body – on the neck, under the arms.
- Less common symptoms may include:
- Loss of appetite.
- Sore throat.
- Weight loss.
If you suspect your child has cat scratch disease, see a doctor immediately.
What to do about cat scratch disease
If you have been scratched by a cat, you should wash the injured area under running water with soap and water for 20-30 seconds and then treat the skin with an antiseptic solution. Since even domestic cats can transmit felinosis and other diseases, you should consult a doctor after the initial scratch treatment. The ID-Clinic specialist will assess whether you are at risk of contracting felinosis and make recommendations.
Clarification of complaints and epidemiological history, examination of the skin and lymph nodes. At the moment laboratory detection of felinosis is not available in St. Petersburg.
Pasteurellosis
Pasteurellosis is a bacterial infection that affects cats, dogs, other domestic and wild animals, and occasionally occurs in humans. Infection occurs through bites and scratches of sick animals and contact of wound surfaces with their saliva.
Pasteurellosis mainly has local clinical manifestations: redness and vesicular rashes at the bite site, and long-term non-healing skin lesions. In complicated cases, the bacteria spread with the blood and reach the internal organs, causing endocarditis, osteomyelitis, meningitis and other dangerous diseases.
Intestinal infections
Pets can also be carriers of salmonellosis and campylobacteriosis, diseases that are common in humans and affect the digestive tract. You can catch the pathogen if you don't wash your hands after cleaning the pet's feces. If a cat has obvious signs of infection, simply petting it is enough to infect it.
Diseases occur in the form of classic intestinal infections. They are manifested by abdominal cramps and cramps, frequent liquid stools, nausea and vomiting. Mucus and undigested food remains can be seen in the stools. Campylobacteriosis can cause deep damage to the wall of the large intestine, which can result in blood in the stool.
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