Cat scratches have a low chance of being infected if timely and effective treatment is taken; however, if the cat carries the rabies virus and effective measures are not taken, there is a high probability of being infected with rabies.
Cat scratches are classified as secondary exposure or tertiary exposure, first of all, you need to wash with running water for 15 to 30 minutes, then wash repeatedly with soapy water, wipe repeatedly with iodine povidone iodine to disinfect the wound; go to the regular hospital in time to inject rabies vaccine or immunoglobulin, which is generally effective in preventing infection.
If the patient is paralyzed after a cat scratch and does not fully understand the serious consequences of the disease, and neither disinfects nor administers rabies vaccine, there is a certain probability of being infected with the rabies virus.
Rabies is almost 100% fatal, so vigilance and attention must be paid. Prompt treatment of wounds and hospitalization are required.