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Almost dog bite
A dog almost bit my leg as I felt it's teeth but jeans prevented it from breaking the skin. There was no bite mark but there's a swelling now with a red spot. But there was no bleeding or bite mark. Should I be concerned and go for an injection?
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Take anti rabies vaccine to be on the safer side..wash the site with plenty of running water
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U need to wash the affected area with running water for 10-15 mins . And as a precaution go for the vaccine.
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Go for antirabies vaccine
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Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.
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antiseptic cleaning of wound is advisable
inj tt is advisable
anti rabies vaccination is advisable
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consultation is advisable for detailed discussion
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Initially wash the local area under tap water thoroughly
And get anti rabies vaccination from local hospital as per schedule.
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Dr. Priyanka Reddy
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Nellore
Take the anti rabies vaccine
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Dr. Saurabh Tripathi
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6 yrs exp
Kanpur
Yes for precaution you have to take rabies vaccine.
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