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2025-07-20 13:36:49
Hello all, Two days ago the cat put teeth on my finger . But there is no blood or scratch. Pure intact skin. I went to doctor he said there is no need of vaccine. But due to my anxiety he advised me to take one tetanus and 3 dose of rabivax . Is this ok . Or should I take 5 doses . Please tell Thanks
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Need more details for better understanding on case kindly connect

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Since you have intact skin, it will be considered as category 2 bite for which the treatment will be Anti Rabies Vaccine ( 4 doses if it’s ID and 5 doses if it’s IM). Additionally take a single shot of TT also if TT has not been taken in recently
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New who regime 0,3, 7, 28 days 1 ml dose In deltoid reason intradermal.

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If you have started ARV, take complete course.

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Hello, It is OK. For other Medical Diagnosis and Treatment please pay and consult at practo or pay and consult at WhatsApp. My WhatsApp number is same as my mobile number . My WhatsApp number is +91959508739nine. Take a glass of milk daily. Thanks. Dr☆MPB  , Dr Praful Mahamuni, Family Doctor, MBBS . Jai hind. 🇮🇳

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Take 5 dose

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It’s okay

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Need few more details Kindly consult

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Avoid fried food and spicy food and Water intake more Green leafy vegetables and fruits and Fiber meal Do connect and consult

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5 doses

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Yes. You can complete. Pls don't worry

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

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