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Based on the above information, we understand your concern about the problem you’re having. For your information, following a case of cat bite, a number of complication may occur, such as:

• Cellulitis (infection that spread towards surrounding tissues causing swelling, pus and pain)
• Septicemia (infection that spreads into your blood vessel)
• Arthritis (infection that spreads to the joint causing inflammation)
• Acute carpal tunnel syndrome (rare case that happen in case of neglected cat bite)

In case of a cat bite referred to a health facility, the appropriate course of management includes wound cleansing, antibiotics, debridement and tetanus shot. Because you already have a tetanus shot, therefore you might not need another in the meantime. Regarding the scratch, if the wound is deep, please refer to a doctor or observe any changes or improvement.

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