Is there still a problem after being scratched by a kitten two years ago?

Generally speaking, whether there will be any consequences two years after being scratched by a kitten mainly depends on whether the rabies vaccine was administered. If the rabies vaccine was received, there is usually no cause for concern; however, if the vaccine was not administered, complications may arise. If any discomfort occurs, it is recommended to seek timely medical evaluation and treatment at a正规 hospital. The detailed analysis is as follows:

If the rabies vaccine was promptly administered after being scratched by a kitten, rabies can be effectively prevented even if the kitten carried the rabies virus. The incubation period of the rabies virus varies in length but typically ranges from 1 to 3 months. In rare cases, the incubation period may exceed one year, but cases lasting two years or longer are extremely uncommon. Therefore, it is highly unlikely that any abnormalities would appear two years after the scratch.

If the rabies vaccine was not administered after the scratch and the vaccination status of the kitten is unknown, rabies virus could potentially be transmitted through the cat's saliva. Even two years later, if there are persistent abnormal sensations at the wound site—such as numbness, tingling, ongoing pain—or new symptoms like redness, swelling, this might indicate a chronic infection or other complications.

In daily life, regardless of the animal involved, any scratch or bite wound should immediately be washed thoroughly with soap and water and disinfected. If scratched or bitten by an animal of unknown origin, it is advisable to receive the rabies vaccine promptly as a precautionary measure.