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19 Year Old With Diabetes, Lupus And Hypothyroidism Bitten By A Dog. Swollen Bruised Calf. Need To See A Doctor?
Hi I was bitten by a dog that does not have rabies 2 nights ago... I am 19 and have diabetes, lupus , and hypothyroidism so I have low immunities which worries me. The area is on the side of my calf but it is really swollen and bruised. The actual gash where it bit me isn t bleeding anymore but the area is hard and swollen. I had a tetanus shot 2 years ago, but should I still go to a doctor?
Fri, 22 Mar 2013
hi maysma,
even though if the dog does not have rabies you have to take the anti rabies vaccine and also you need to meet general surgeon and get your wound exa amined you have diabetes you should be very careful with wounds otherwise it may get infected
even though if the dog does not have rabies you have to take the anti rabies vaccine and also you need to meet general surgeon and get your wound exa amined you have diabetes you should be very careful with wounds otherwise it may get infected
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