Does cat bites always get infected?
About 25% of dog bites can get infected. Cats, however, have much more toxic saliva and approximately 85% of cat bites and scratches get infected. Due to your symptoms and its duration, I would strongly urge to to see your doctor for an Augmentin prescription. The usual antibiotics used for common skin infections will not work with cat bites. Your hand is important. You need to protect it.
