- Female
- 20 Years
- 29/01/2025
I've been dealing with this fever, cough, and cold for a few days now, and today I had to get an ARV shot after a cat scratched me. It's got me worried. Could you let me know if I should be concerned about something specific?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
its good that you took rabies vaccine early get tested again and follow doctors advise
Dr. Shubham Suggests...
Consult a Infectious Disease specialist
Answered 04/07/2025
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