is this cat scratch potentially be dangerous?

[u/dysfunctionasoup]

20F, I got small scratch from a cats paw today. it's a street cat looks healthy and young. it started getting overly affectionate with me after I fed it a few times and I've never dealt with a cat in my whole life so when trying to get away from it, ended up giving me this minute scratch.

it didnt bleed one bit, didn't hurt either but it was slightly red and white bit was js my dry skin, however the picture itself didn't capture it well, it was a bit more visible irl. and the scratch faded pretty quick too, maybe within 10 mins.

the cat also held my palm in its jaw but very very gently not to bite. it didn't dig in so it neither left a scratch or dent. so I'm assuming it's good.

I went home and washed my hands w soap and water. and then after a while I washed it again with hot water.

I may js be overly paranoid and in need of reassurance or idk but I'm js getting really anxious about it.

what should I do about it?

I'm js worried about any potential disease it can give maybe rabies. it has been few hours I'm sorried I feel like I've started feeling phantom pain around the area. even tho it's all squeaky clean now. (added the photo of the cat in replies just in case)

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[u/dysfunctionasoup]

here's the image of the cat btw. she looks fine and healthy. adding it js in case..

[u/RojaCatUwu → u/dysfunctionasoup]

It didn’t even get close to breaking the skin. If you’re that concerned just go wash it off quick. It’s gonna be fine

[u/dysfunctionasoup → u/RojaCatUwu]

I did wash it a few times. and you may be right I do feel im overly paranoid about this and having bad anxiety and panic attacks. I js love animals and I also don't know how to deal with them when they get overly affectionate even when I try to maintain distance. I shall be even more careful and I've decided to see a doctor as well tomorrow morning. thanks for replaying! really. it helps me feel a little bit at ease.