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Zoonosis Feb 15, 2009 Doctor Bob, Short and sweet - my 3 year old was scratched and bitten by a friends new kitten that they got from the pound. Is there any danger of developing HIV if the cat is FIV infected? I have tried to research but cant find much except humans cant "almost certainly not" catch FIV - but this is just not definitive enough. Should I take my son to the paediatrician? I have checked the archives like you ask and can find nothing. I will make a donation to your wonderful cause. |
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 Hi, I'll be more definitive. The risk of acquiring HIV from a kitty (or cat) is completely nonexistent. There is no reason for concern whatsoever and a visit to the pediatrician is not warranted. Thanks for your donation to the Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation (www.concertedeffort.org). Dr. Bob | ||||||||
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