Cat scratch Treatment in Bebek: Online Doctor, E-Prescription and Hotel Visits, 24/7
Need cat scratch treatment in Bebek, Istanbul? An on-demand doctor is available around the clock by video, wherever you are, and can send an e-prescription for a pharmacy near you.
Bebek: local notes for cat scratch
Bebek offers endless things to see and eat, and the crowds, heat and rich food are behind most of the problems travellers meet. Close by are Arnavutkoy, Etiler, Levent, which share the same medical services. Cats live in nearly every old street. Do not stroke strays, and wash any scratch with soap and water.
Cat scratch explained
Claws or teeth can break the skin. Most heal alone, but they can become infected, and animal bites or scratches also carry a small rabies risk in Turkey.
How cat scratch feels
- Warmth, pus or a red streak spreading
- Swelling and redness around the scratch
- Swollen glands near the scratch after a few days
- Mild pain or itching
What can cause cat scratch
Scratches or bites from a stray or pet cat. Bacteria on the claws and teeth can get into the skin, and cats may carry cat scratch disease.
Care and treatment for cat scratch
Via video the physician checks the wound, gives care advice and prescribes antibiotics for infection. If the cat was a stray or unwell, you will be told whether you need to be seen in person for rabies advice. Options may include wound cleaning, a dressing and, if infected, an antibiotic; a tetanus booster or rabies treatment is arranged in person when needed.
- Pat dry and cover it with a clean dressing
- Watch the area for redness, swelling or pus over the next days
- Wash the scratch well with soap and running water
- Do not let the cat lick the wound
From message to medicine in Bebek
- Write to us, say how you feel and where you are in Bebek.
- A video consultation follows, where the physician reviews how you are.
- If treatment is suitable, an e-prescription is sent to your phone.
Prevention tips
Do not tease or handle stray cats, wash any scratch straight away and keep tetanus vaccination up to date.
Life-threatening symptoms need an ambulance: dial 112 in Turkey. Online doctors cannot prescribe controlled substances.
FAQ
Can I get cat scratch treatment in Bebek?
Treatment for cat scratch is available here whenever you need it, by video, with medicine from a local pharmacy.
When should I see a doctor in person for cat scratch?
A bite or deep scratch from a stray or unwell cat, redness spreading, pus, fever, swollen glands, a scratch near the eye or on the hands, or a weak immune system.
What can I do at home for cat scratch?
Wash the scratch well with soap and running water. Pat dry and cover it with a clean dressing. Do not let the cat lick the wound.
References
- NHS. Animal and human bites
- World Health Organization. Rabies
Reviewed by Dr. Elif Yasbala, MD. This page is for information and is not a substitute for a medical consultation.