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How Can A Cat Bite Be Treated?

Hi before 1 year I completed rabipure 5 injection pep course and before 1 month a street cat bite my hand.Now I cheque my antibody level its shows below 4.0.My question is 1) this level of antibody protect against from rabies? 2) can I take new rabipure vaccine again?
Fri, 29 Dec 2017
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Hi,

I understand your concern.
To answer your questions:
1. Yes, you are protected from rabies.
2. So, no need to take rabies vaccine again.

I only advise to:
- wash the affected area with warm water and soap
- rinse well
- apply oxygenated water and betaine locally

All the best.
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How Can A Cat Bite Be Treated?

Hi, I understand your concern. To answer your questions: 1. Yes, you are protected from rabies. 2. So, no need to take rabies vaccine again. I only advise to: - wash the affected area with warm water and soap - rinse well - apply oxygenated water and betaine locally All the best.