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What Is The Cause Of Dog Bite On The Hand?
I was bit by my dog on the hand this morning around 6am and this evening my hand is swollen and itchy. The dog left 2 puncture wounds that bled a little bit. My dogs had her rabies shots. I don't know when my last tetnus shot was, maybe 10 years ago. Should I seek medical attention?
Mon, 21 Apr 2014
Hello,
Welcome to HCM,
As your pet dog has bit you in the morning and as by your history your pet is fully immunized against rabies.
Rabies is 100% fatal but it is 100% preventable by proper and adequate treatment.
I would suggest you to follow
1.Antirabies vaccine on days 0, 3, 7, 14 and 28.
2. Inj TT, 0.5 ml intramuscularly.
3. Tab Augmentin, twice daily for 5 days.
4. Oral antihistamines.
Thank you.
Welcome to HCM,
As your pet dog has bit you in the morning and as by your history your pet is fully immunized against rabies.
Rabies is 100% fatal but it is 100% preventable by proper and adequate treatment.
I would suggest you to follow
1.Antirabies vaccine on days 0, 3, 7, 14 and 28.
2. Inj TT, 0.5 ml intramuscularly.
3. Tab Augmentin, twice daily for 5 days.
4. Oral antihistamines.
Thank you.
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