Rabies knowledge

2022-07-18 10:58:46
Sir please tell how long rabies virus live at the site of bite means I know that it will multiply in muscle close to it but the skin at which a dog bite how long rabies virus live there I am asking because 3 days ago one dog bite my friend in hand and I touch that hand I touch the wound in school and some small small wound because of insects bite and all present in my hand can I get rabies like this or not means the place where the dog bite him 3 days ago I touch that part by finger and I have some wound in hand can I get rabies by this should I also go for vaccination please tell that why I asked how long rabies virus live at the site of bite means on skin where it bite
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Can help you, kindly provide me detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

Answered2022-07-27 13:16:14

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I understood your concern and noted the problem as well. need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo, so that I can help you better.book a time slot as per your convenience for consultation.

Answered2022-07-22 04:59:19

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Kindly consult

Answered2022-07-18 15:28:40

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No man to man transmission

Answered2022-07-18 13:42:13

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Can help you with the next course of action and  plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.

Answered2022-07-18 12:51:03

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Yes if you have a wound in your finger and then you have come in contact with the infected wound of your friend then you might also need vaccination. But For proper assistance i need to ensure the amount of exposure you have had so please consult to me personally to discuss the apt treatment plan for you.
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Answered2022-07-18 11:04:57

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Rabies virus does not spread by touching. Only if you yourself have had an animal bite, go for vaccination.

Answered2022-07-18 11:03:57

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