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What Are The Adverse Effects Of Not Taking Any Treatment For A Dog Bite?

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Posted on Wed, 23 Nov 2016
Question: hello I bitten by dog in 2008 I dnt take injection
in 2014 again dog scratch me at this time I take proper 5 injection course I m in doubt I m safe or in
risk my doctor suggest me RFFIT test after this test
I know I safe or in danger or take more injection of rebipure
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Answered by Dr. Rahul Tawde (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Yes it is better to do.the test

Detailed Answer:
Hello, thank you for posting your question on Health Care Magic.
Rabies has a variable incubation period varies from few days to months and sometimes can occur after many years of dog bite or saliva exposure
If you have any symptoms like excessive fatigue, muscle spasms,poor appetite, dizziness please get your self investigated
A RFFIT test will give you a confirmation and you can initiate immunoglobulin therapy early to prevent complications of rabies
Best wishes

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Rahul Tawde (2 hours later)
I want to know those injection which I take in 2014 that not work to stop rabies virus
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Answered by Dr. Rahul Tawde (5 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
No

Detailed Answer:
Hello again it is not that the vaccine has not worked. But in many cases body fails to respond to the vaccine.
But why are you so sure that you have contracted rabies? Please get the test done then decide what has to be done.
But if you still want to know it will usually be the post exposure vaccine
Dont worry or don't come to any conclusions get the test done first.
Best wishes
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Rahul Tawde (13 hours later)
Gud after noon madam if my ARRFIT test is negative
wht to do or it serious matter or take more injection
test reports come in after 15 days can I take injection now
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Answered by Dr. Rahul Tawde (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
NO

Detailed Answer:
Hello again, dont worry unless you have any of the complaints like severe headaches, light headedness,muscle weakness, muscle spasms, excessive throat pain there is nothing to panic
Please wait till the reports come.
Meanwhile if any fever let me know immediately
Best wishes
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar
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What Are The Adverse Effects Of Not Taking Any Treatment For A Dog Bite?

Brief Answer: Yes it is better to do.the test Detailed Answer: Hello, thank you for posting your question on Health Care Magic. Rabies has a variable incubation period varies from few days to months and sometimes can occur after many years of dog bite or saliva exposure If you have any symptoms like excessive fatigue, muscle spasms,poor appetite, dizziness please get your self investigated A RFFIT test will give you a confirmation and you can initiate immunoglobulin therapy early to prevent complications of rabies Best wishes