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Would A Immunoglobin Injection Be Needed Along With Rabies To A Severe Wound Caused By Dog?

Hello sir,I had bitten by a street dog in right hand it belongs to Caegory III (severe Flesh wound), but the my consulated doctor given anti rabbies injection only, what about the immunoglobin injection whether it is neceesssary or not. present status of wound still pain is there & getting drying as earlier
Wed, 12 Mar 2014
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Hi ,
Crieteria for treatment of Dog bite was divided previously into three categories and treated accordingly . Now WHO Guidline states intially it should be cleaned with running tap water n virucidal agent like betadine , open wound should not be sutured and haemostasis should be achieved as a emergency management .
Active immunization should be given on day 0,3,7,14&28. If dog survives after 10 days then last 2 dose should not be taken.
Passive immunization should be given if there is open wound n blood oose out despite of category .
Other management done accordingly like antibiotics , analgesic , ppi etc
hope it ll help.

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Would A Immunoglobin Injection Be Needed Along With Rabies To A Severe Wound Caused By Dog?

Hi , Crieteria for treatment of Dog bite was divided previously into three categories and treated accordingly . Now WHO Guidline states intially it should be cleaned with running tap water n virucidal agent like betadine , open wound should not be sutured and haemostasis should be achieved as a emergency management . Active immunization should be given on day 0,3,7,14&28. If dog survives after 10 days then last 2 dose should not be taken. Passive immunization should be given if there is open wound n blood oose out despite of category . Other management done accordingly like antibiotics , analgesic , ppi etc hope it ll help. Thanks n regards