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What Precautions Are To Be Taken After Dog Bite?
my neighborhood dog jumped on me, scratch his nails or teeth (i am not sure about that) after 3 hours only i will clean up and put on anti itchy cream, its look small swollen then its cure for after i apply for anti itchy cream. not cut wound, not bleeding, its look like small redness on that part. after discus with dog owner they said show me the rabies shot for puppy(3 years male) done on 8 months before. the puppy is healthy. i go to my family doctor put on tetanus shot for me after 24 hours. after 24 hours its look like very little lite red mark only.what is my next step about my health? i ask them to vaccine shot record for puppy. under the puppy also check with vet or not. please advice me. its so helpful for my peace of mind. my age 34. female.
Thu, 8 May 2014
Hello,
Welcome to HCM,
Rabies is a disease which is also transmitted by bite of the monkey, it is a 100% fatal disease but it is 100% preventable by proper and adequate treatment.
As you were bit by a dog which has led to painful lump in the bite site with out any open wound and the bleeding, according to WHO categorizes it has been categorized into Cat II.
Cat II requires active immunization with antirabies vaccine on days 0,3,7,14 and 28, if the dog is healthy after the third dose you can discontinue the vaccine. You need to take a shot of tetanus injection too.
The aforementioned treatment will protect you against developing the disease rabies.
Thank you.
Welcome to HCM,
Rabies is a disease which is also transmitted by bite of the monkey, it is a 100% fatal disease but it is 100% preventable by proper and adequate treatment.
As you were bit by a dog which has led to painful lump in the bite site with out any open wound and the bleeding, according to WHO categorizes it has been categorized into Cat II.
Cat II requires active immunization with antirabies vaccine on days 0,3,7,14 and 28, if the dog is healthy after the third dose you can discontinue the vaccine. You need to take a shot of tetanus injection too.
The aforementioned treatment will protect you against developing the disease rabies.
Thank you.
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