About Rabies

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About Rabies

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For how many days we should keep observing dog after bite so that there will be almost 0% chance of getting rabies.

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Dr. Narendra Singh

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 11 yrs exp Nainital

Minimum ten days but still that’s not a sure shot sign , people had developed rabies 10 to 15 years after dog bite also, so vaccination is the best modality.

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Dr. Shubham Khandelwal General Physician 11 yrs exp Jaipur · Accepted Answer

Dr. Shubham Khandelwal

General Physician 11 yrs exp Jaipur

You should observe the dog for 10 days. If he doesnt develop any symptoms, you can consider it as free from rabies.

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