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I got bitten by a dog
Hi,
Around 12 hours back (yesterday night) I got bitten by a stray dog. I was wearing full pants and when the dog tried to bite, I pulled my legs back and got kind of scratched. Now, there is a black mark on my skin.
My pants do not have any signs of tear, so looks like the dog's teeth scratched my skin through my pants, but there was no contact between the teeth and the skin.
Please suggest what I should do now.
Hello,wash the effected part with LIFEBOY SOAP N running water properly three four times. As it contains CARBOLIC ACID which is effective against virus. Think r u sure no mark? As it's 100% fetal if occures.
If a bit of confusion don't miss five dose of RABIPUR in delltoid region and subcutaneous.ok.
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Hello,
For every dog bite it's recommended that first thing to do is to clean the affected area with tap water n soap.
Never to close or pack dog bite affect area or wound.
Then in Ur case u should take vaccination if u have scratch or mark.
Vaccination should be Rabies Vaccine, Human 2.5IU
Brand name I suggest is Inj. Rabipur.
Vaccination schedule is as follows
1st day followed by 3rd, 7, 14, 28.
Or as per schedule given on vaccination box.
Regards,
Dr. Harsh Karnik
Next Steps
vaccination as described
Health Tips
always clean dog bite wound. never to close or pack dog bite affected area or wound.
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