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About rabies infection risk
Since 2020, I have developed extreme fear of diseases that can be fatal. One such disease is rabies. Where I live there are lots of stray dogs, cats, monkeys. What chances are there of contracting rabies via indirect routes. Say, if at night in summer I pick up a coin or note that fell from my wallet on the road and after like 5 mins or so accidently touch my eyes or mouth, can I get rabies? Or like today dogs were barking next to my gate and after like half an hour I closed the gates so touched the gate. But I got injured after a few minutes and had blood come out.
I had taken primary immunization of 5 doses, 3 years back and 2 boosters of ARV in January, 2024. Do you think I need to take 2 boosters again to be safe?
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No you dont need to take any more booster dose
And for your fear of diseases try talking to a psychologist or psychiatrist as in any case if it increasss it can hamper your daily life and routine
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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You don't need any further rabies vaccine boosters.As for the fear of diseases,you need to consult with a clinical psychologist.Your fear factor could seriously effect your day to day routine Life and daily normal activities.
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhansi
No need
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Dr. Zaheer Ahmad
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Bareilly
No need.
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Dr. Anubha Singh
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Jhansi
If you require assistance or have any health concerns, feel free to reach out for a consultation. Your well-being is my priority, and i'm here to support you on your health journey.
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Gurgaon
According to your query and sign and know about the disease and cause and it's best Treatment as you have mentioned as above .
Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it need complete history of patient as personal and family history.
Please follow any medicine or advise after consultation only from a good doctor.
Please follow good life style as
• take plenty of fluid and
• take less spicy and fatty foods
• take home made food only and
do exercise regularly with yoga and meditation and
please keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life.
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Dr. Pragati Bhole
Internal Medicine
25 yrs exp
Nagpur
Not at all .
If u need further discussion about Rabies , please whatsapp
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Dr. Suhas Vasantrao Sonwane
General Physician
12 yrs exp
Navi Mumbai
No
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