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Exposure to flood water

2017-08-31 13:14:53
Due to the recent deluge in mumbai, I had come in Contact with flood water which was waist deep for almost 3 hrs. Should I take any medication to avoid any infection. Further I am having some slight itching on my legs also since then. Should I apply some ointment for that. Please advise.
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HELLO, APPLY COCONUT OIL AND CAMPHOR IT IS BEST, NO SIDE EFFECTS AS WE USE THEM IN WHOM ALSO. CAMPHOR  ADD THAT MUCH IT SMELLS TO ANOTHER PERSON. OR LACTOCALAMINE LOTION N BETNOVATE N IN-3:1 RATIO AFTER BATH  TWO TIMES. FOR FIVE TO SEVEN DAYS. O.K,BYE.

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