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Does a scratch from a crow cause any harm?
Question
Does a scratch made by a crow cause any harm? I was scratched by a crow and it flew off. Please advise.
Expert Answer
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Dr Irwin ZimentSep 20, 2005
Professor of Medicine,
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), USA
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), USA
Although birds spread several diseases the infection is generally caused by inhalation of the dust that they leave from their droppings. A scratch from a wild bird will only cause a mild superficial infection as would any other dirty scratch.
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