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Got a scratch from a street dog

2019-07-23 13:20:37
I was playing with a street dog and he jumped on my left arm joyfully, but unfortunately I got a minor scratch there from his nail. The scratch is not too severe, no bleeding, only little bit swelled up, as it happens in any other scratch. I washed the area with Dettol. Now what should I do? Should I visit a doctor to get vaccine! I am providing an image of that.
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If you are sure it was scratched by dog nail, you don't need to go anywhere. Wash this with lots of soap(home detergent) at least for 10mins.

Answered2019-07-23 14:36:21

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As it was a street dog,get yourself vaccinated Prevention is better than cure

Answered2019-07-23 13:50:48

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