So, I got scratched by a stray cat but I'm pretty sure it hasn't been vaccinated. I'm not really certain if it used its teeth on my skin or just scratched with its nails, or maybe both? But there's nothing to see reallyno marks, no wounds, no bleeding, and it doesn't hurt or burn at all. Do you think I should get a tetanus shot? Or is it okay to wait a month or two before doing that? Also, is an antirabies injection really necessary since there's no bleeding or visible wound? The last time I got a tetanus shot was back in May 2016, and I did clean the area right away with Dettol. What do you suggest?

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Dr Mubarak Parveez B

General Practitioner

MBBS
2+ Yrs

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burning sensation on the tongue, accompanied by bleeding and redness, can be concerning.

Possible causes include:

Tongue injury or trauma

Oral thrush (fungal infection)

Geographic tongue (benign condition)

Vitamin deficiencies (e.g., B12, iron)

Consult a dentist or an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialist for a thorough evaluation guidance.

Answered 04/07/2025

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