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Dead animals nail scratched my finger

2022-12-05 10:33:59
Hi docs, there was a dead animal (may be a rat) from a few months old under my car. When trying to remove it wearing gloves, it's nail pierced through the glove and scratched my finger and little blood was noticed. I have wahsed mynhand with soap, justbworried about anynpossible infections . Can you please advice if I need any treatment or meds for this?
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Kindly discuss for your concern

Answered2022-12-11 04:32:59

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.

Answered2022-12-06 03:04:46

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Mostly won’t be a issue. Give a good wash. If needed then can take antibiotic for precaution purpose

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Use betadien

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Better take TT injection and antibiotics for 3days

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No worries,  take inj tt & antibiotics for 5days

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Can help you, kindly provide me detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

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May not be an issue
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for prevention take an antibiotics
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tab.augmentin 625 mg twice daily for 3 days

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Taxim CV twice a day after food 3 days, TT stat

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