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A pet dog bit lightly
The pet dog bit lightly on the arm , day before yesterday, and the wound hurts on touching.Do I need to take injection ?
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If have not previously been vaccinated or if your existing vaccination out of date, then you should make sure you see a doctor and receive a TT within 24 hours of the dog bite incident. This ensures that symptoms of tetanus will not have a chance to develop.
Dog bite could lead to local wound infection, tetanus, or rabies that could come from either the saliva of biter, skin flora of victim.
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Watch for signs of infection, including redness, swelling, increased pain and fever
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