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Licked by a stray dog
A few days back a stray dog licked my hand, he seemed to be friendly and did not look aggressive. I washed my hand with soap after reaching home,I have not seen that dog after that but was wondering if this can be a potential rabies exposure and should I need rabies vaccination ?
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Category 1.
It doesn’t require any vaccine as such. Only washing the area clean with water and soap is necessary.
But if you come in regular contact with dogs, you must get a pre exposure prophylaxis.
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If it was lick on the intact skin ,
It's Category 1 exposure it doesn't requires post exposure prophylaxis Vaccine
If the dog has scratched you or licked on open wound ,
It's Category 2 exposure it will require only
Post exposure Prophylaxis vaccine no need of immunoglobulins
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while you can get
Pre exposure Prophylactic Vaccine of rabies ,
it's Given in 3 doses
on days 0 , 7 , 21/28 ,
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Hello sir, licking on intact skin without a wound is generally not considered a rabies exposure.
Since you washed with soap and there was no bite or bleeding, rabies vaccination is usually not required.
For peace of mind, you can still consult a doctor or visit an anti-rabies clinic for confirmation.
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