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Chances of getting rabies from a puppy

2022-01-23 09:43:17
Is it possible to get rabies from a 1 month old unvaccinated puppy through licking and playful puppy bites. There is no wound of biting not even a mark. Does rabies get transmitted only if there is bleeding?
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Yes please get tt and arv

Answered2022-02-09 08:02:50

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Answered2022-01-23 10:23:23

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Yes. There are chances of transmission since there is bleeding.
Next Steps
Wash the affected area with soap & running water for 15-30 mins Get Inj TT 0.5ml im stat Get vaccinated with ARV(Anti Rabies vaccine) in a nearby government hospital.
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Follow the ARV vaccination schedule provided at the hospital.

Answered2022-01-23 09:54:25

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