Cat scratch after THR
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Just at 3 month post RTHR and my cat was returned home to me after being watched by a friend. Normally my cat rarely if ever scratches me but after an hour of her being back home she decided to get fresh and when I petted her, she decided to swipe my right hand near my palm. It's not at all like her but fair to her she was away from me and the transition was difficult for her being away from me for 3 months.
What worries me is that 5 years ago when I took her in, she tested positive for cat scratch fever. I treated her at that time with antibiotics but never retested her to see if that still harbors in her system. That was 5 years ago.
Now I'm concerned how this can effect my hip joint and do I need to be on an antibiotic just in case. She did break the skin. I pored alcohol on it till it burned, used hydrogen peroxide and then Neosporin. It's just a small scratch but I'm still worried. Happened late Friday night and I can't call my surgeon until Monday. Should I worry?
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susanbaci
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sarah1996 susanbaci
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maggie93798 susanbaci
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linda38528 susanbaci
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No advice, just a quick hug and a bit of sympathy.
Isn't it amazing how a scratch/snub like this hurts even if we understand the circumstances. It sounds as if you took good and quick action. No harm in checking in w your doc on Monday. And of course going to a clinic/emergency if any fever develops.
Hugs,
L
renee01952 susanbaci
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she looks so adorable !!!!!
checking in with you to find out how you are doing ... just to make sure, I would see doctor Monday ....
big warm hug
renee