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Dog scratch

2025-07-20 06:30:46
A friendly stray dog scratched me in excitement with his nail. There was no blood or deep cut but it did leave me with a slight scar. Is it a risk for rabies?
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Need more details for better understanding on case kindly connect

Answered2025-07-22 16:27:57

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It is category 2 bite First You have to wash the wound with running water Then you have to go to nearby hospital, and get  single TT, 4 doses of ARV vaccination

Answered2025-07-21 07:57:28

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Get vaccinated.

Answered2025-07-20 14:01:13

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Connect

Answered2025-07-20 13:29:20

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Take vaccines.

Answered2025-07-20 11:00:29

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Go for vaccination direct no second thought

Answered2025-07-20 10:36:09

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Yet its stay non vaccinated  advise Go for vaccine  n tt

Answered2025-07-20 10:15:25

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Need few more details Kindly consult

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Answered2025-07-23 20:17:24

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Yes. Risk for rabies is present

Answered2025-07-21 13:14:50

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Need few more details for further evaluation. Kindly consult

Answered2025-07-21 07:42:07

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Please consult

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Avoid fried food and spicy food Water intake more than Green leafy vegetables and Fiber meal plan

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

Answered2025-07-20 14:31:26

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Clean the area with soap and water Take vaccination, don't waste time

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