Being scratched by a dog can lead to human infection with the rabies virus if the dog itself carries the rabies virus.
Rabies can be transmitted through the saliva of a dog carrying the virus and through scratched wounds. There is no effective treatment for rabies once a person is infected with the virus, and the mortality rate is 100%.
The danger of rabies is very great, we must actively pay attention to the prevention, can not take a chance, to avoid endangering the life and health. Once bitten or scratched by a dog, regardless of whether the injury is serious or not, it is recommended to actively prevent rabies virus infection through rabies vaccination.
After being scratched by a dog, please consult the hospital in time, under the guidance of the doctor to standardize the treatment, so as to avoid adverse consequences.