If symptoms do not develop, it is unlikely that the animal had rabies. When there is a bite from an uncaptured wild animal with a high incidence of rabies, treatment should be started right away. Cat bites are unlikely to be a source of rabies but they do cause a high incidence of infection. Up to half of bites from cats can result in an infection due to the puncture wound. In case of a cat bite, it is a good idea to contact your physician for possible antibiotics.
Human bites are also a cause of infection.
The human mouth is filled with bacteria and a bite can result in a nasty infection as well as a deep bite wound. Always see your physician after a human bite that breaks the skin. All rights reserved.