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What Causes Redness, Pain And Swelling In Site Of Dog Bite?
Hi, i got bit by my puppy yesterday morning. She was dieing and in great pain and i stuck my finger in her mouth to get a piece of chicken out because she wouldn't eat it. She bit down on my finger pretty hard and in three different spots on the tip of my right pointer finger. My puppy passed away yesterday afternoon. I don't know for sure what she was infected with but she had all the signs of worms. Now my finger is swollen and it hurts a lot. There is pus at the puncture points and the whole tip of my finger is red. It hurts a lot and is starting to spread to the middle section of my finger. I am very scared. Please help.
Mon, 7 Mar 2016
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It is likely that the finger is infected and you need a course of antibiotics.
With bites, sometimes 2 antibiotics may be needed in combination for at least 7 days.
If there is a collection of pus then a small incision may be needed as well.
It would be best to see your doctor as soon as possible.
I hope this helps
It is likely that the finger is infected and you need a course of antibiotics.
With bites, sometimes 2 antibiotics may be needed in combination for at least 7 days.
If there is a collection of pus then a small incision may be needed as well.
It would be best to see your doctor as soon as possible.
I hope this helps
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