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Took Pencilin And Tetanus Shot After Dog Bite. Fever, Severe Itching And Scratching After A Month. No Rabies Shot.
I was bitten by a dog this February and was given a tetanus shot. The wound was cleaned and I took penicilin and and amocicillin clauvanic acid for one month. I was given a second tetanus shot a month later. I had severe iching a month later and started scratching and felt a pustule which I sqeezed. After that I saw a doctor who gave me a skin cream. About three weeks ago I had a fever at night. I have not seen a doctor again. I have not had a fever again. I still feel pain at site of dog bite which is in the left upper leg. Should I See a doctor. No rabies shot. Owner said dog was vaccinated. No aquaphobia.
hi.welcome to healthcaremagic forum.chances of getting rabies is almost out of concern.there must be some infection or allergic reaction. if the site is painful, you should consult doctor to rule out any active inflammation.good luck.
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Took Pencilin And Tetanus Shot After Dog Bite. Fever, Severe Itching And Scratching After A Month. No Rabies Shot.
hi.welcome to healthcaremagic forum.chances of getting rabies is almost out of concern.there must be some infection or allergic reaction. if the site is painful, you should consult doctor to rule out any active inflammation.good luck.