A stray dog scratched me. Is there a risk of infection or rabies?

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A random street dog scratched my mother deep with his nails. Is it serious?

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

Your mother needs to see a doctor, as the dog scratches may get infected. If your mother was also bitten by the dog then there is always a chance that the dog had rabies. Please take your mother to a doctor.

A stray dog scratched me. Is there a risk of infection or rabies?

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