Summary
A woman in Texas was bitten by a street cat, resulting in a painful hand infection that needed medical treatment. She initially went to the emergency room and later saw a primary care doctor for additional antibiotics. Experts advise that cat bites can easily get infected, suggesting prompt cleaning and medical review if bitten.
Key Facts
- A woman named Adriana Aguilar was bitten on the hand by a street cat.
- She went to the emergency room where she received a tetanus shot and antibiotics.
- Her hand became swollen and painful 48 hours after the bite.
- Aguilar visited a primary care doctor and received more antibiotics.
- Her treatment, including the ER visit and doctor appointment, led to medical bills of about $600.
- Veterinarians advise prompt cleaning of cat bites and medical examination to prevent infection.
- Cat bites are known to have a high risk of infection, and stray cats pose a higher risk for disease transmission, including rabies.
