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Monkey Scratch

2018-06-27 10:34:32
My daughter got scratch of monkey paw on her leg .I got her injected with Tetanus injection and doctor said there is no need of rabies vaccination and he cleaned the area with betadine.Is it fine or something else required.
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Ideally scratch fall in category III immunoglobulin should be given with tetanous vaccine As monkey status is not known

Answered2018-06-27 12:33:00

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No..U need ARV.. Contact me for details

Answered2018-06-27 12:31:10

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