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A Purple Scratch Caused By The Dog, Cleaning By Alcohol Or Betadine & Topical Mupirocin Antibiotic, Anti Tetanus On Her Left Deltoid
Good Evening :).. my dog scratch our neighbor on her left outer thigh awhileago that result a 1cm purplish scratch but have no open wood.. i told her to wash it by running water & I cleansed it with alcohol & betadine & topical mupirocin antibiotic , then she went to her doctor & gave her a anti tetenus on her left deltoid, then her doctor told her to just observe, i am just worried.... isnt it that even a small scratch from an animal/ pet is dangerous that need an Anti rabies vaccine injection to prevent further circumstances or infection?
Tue, 22 May 2012
Hi,
Presuming that your pet dog has been fully vaccinated against rabies then your neighbour need not worry.
With best wishes.
Presuming that your pet dog has been fully vaccinated against rabies then your neighbour need not worry.
With best wishes.
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