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Dog bitten medication

2023-01-12 16:04:08
My father bitten by dog And take vaccine 1 dose from gov hospital Is compulsory to take any antibiotic ..??
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Kindly discuss for your concern

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I understood your concern  and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can help you better.book a time slot as per your convenience for consultation.

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Take antibiotics

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This actually depends upon the seriousness of the wound. You can share images and discuss for detailed information

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Please describe his wounds.

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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.

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If bite wound is deep then take antibiotics and other treatment If not then just completed all doses of vaccination
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If the bite is deep, bleeding occured, start metronidazole 400 tds

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Need few details Kindly consult

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

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Yes it's required

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How big is the wound

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Depends on the wound type

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