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Red bump on hand from my stray dog
I have been feeding my stray dog since he was born today when i had gone to feed him in excitement he jumped on me and i had got red bump on my hand there is no brokage of skin no blood nor any pain its just little swellen at that time wich is now reduced . I immidiately washed my hand with handwash and applied salvon over it also i got my tetanus shot one week ago . He is very friendly and playful community dog .should i take rabies vaccination , or there no need since there was no blood come out .as u can see in the given image previously that area of my hand was little swollen but now it has completely gone there is just little redness and slight pain while rubbing it with my fingers there is no breakage of my skin nor roughness or stiffness
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From what you describe - the dog jumped on you, skin was never broken, no blood, no scratch mark, only a red bump that has already settled - this is Category I contact and rabies vaccination is not needed. Intact skin does not transmit rabies; the virus needs a break in skin or contact with mucous membrane. You already washed with soap and water, which is exactly right. But look very closely in good light for any faint scratch line, graze or pinpoint scab - if there is even a doubtful break in the skin, treat it as Category II and start anti-rabies vaccine on days 0, 3, 7 and 28, because with rabies we never gamble. Your tetanus shot a week ago covers you for tetanus. Keep an eye on the spot for spreading redness, warmth, pus or fever, which would mean bacterial infection needing antibiotics. If you want me to look at the photos and give you a clear yes or no, book a consult with me on Practo.
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If it's fully vaccinated dog, then,There is no need of ARV.
As you have already taken TT a week ago. U don't need it either.
In case if it's a street dog or unvaccinated dog or you see any changes in its behaviour..... In any of these conditions are present, get ARV done for yourself.
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