Dog bite problem

2017-10-02 05:19:38
Can rabbies occour after almost 10 years of bitting or getting scrached by a dog? I got a little scrach by a dog almost 10 years ago and I didnt take any vaccin but now I heared about rabbies and got tensed So please tell me whwt I should do Should I take vaccin now?
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Yes. Rabies can occur even after 25 years from exposure U can go for pre exposure prophylaxis, though it will not cover Ur previous exposure.

Answered2017-10-02 05:57:56

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