Which department should I visit at the hospital for a cat scratch injury?

After being scratched by a cat, you can choose to visit the emergency department or general surgery department at a hospital depending on the severity of the wound.

1. Emergency Department

If the scratch is severe—for example, if the wound is deep or blood vessels are damaged causing significant bleeding—you should promptly go to the hospital's emergency department for immediate wound treatment.

2. General Surgery Department

If the injury is mild and only involves broken skin or mucous membranes, you may visit the general surgery department. Under medical guidance, disinfectants such as iodine tincture or alcohol can be used to clean and disinfect the wound.

In addition, after receiving medical care for the wound, it is important to promptly visit the immunization clinic to receive rabies vaccination, preventing potential onset of rabies and protecting your health.