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While walk near my home a small puppy came near my leg and unknowingly I have push the puppy with leg , even checked for any straches from its nails on leg no such straches found and washed my leg with soap and water.should seek doctor . If it is straches how deep should be the straches to seek doctor. Kindly suggest me
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Animal scratches don't usually result in rabies unless the animal is rabid. Bites, scratches , contact of infected saliva of a rabid animal with a humans' mucous membrane, or open wounds transmits rabies.
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Any animal bite should always be washed with tap water and the wound should be left open.
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Post exposure prophylaxis can be taken for self satisfaction.
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If there was bleeding from your scratch or bite mark you need to wash the area with soap and water for atleast 15 min under tapewater and you need to consult your nearby govt hospital for vaccination and immunoglobulins
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If scratch marks are not visible or no oozing of blood again you have to wash the site with soap and water for 15 min and observe the puppy for 7 days if any sudden aggressive behaviour or not eating properly notices kindly consult a nearby doctor for vaccination
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In your case ma'am the primary care would be thoroughly washing the contact site with soap for 15 minutes under running tap water and apply povidone iodine solution on the site and clean it. If u find even any minor scratches better to get Anti rabies vaccine as soon as possible to be on a safer side.However if no scratches or bleeding vaccination wouldn't be required.
If deep sratches are present must start antibiotic otherwise not required.
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Carefully check for any minor scratches if present get ARV immediately
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Category Minor scratch
Category 3- Deep wound
In category 1,just washing with soap would be sufficient. In category 2 Anti rabies vaccine should be taken and in Category 3 along with ARV immunoglobulin should also be taken
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wash the wound thoroughly
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Hello Ma’am,
If there are no scratches or bite marks on your leg, then you don’t need to worry. Washing the area with soap and water was the right step. Normally, medical attention is required only if there is a visible scratch, bite, or bleeding on the skin. Very superficial contact without a break in the skin does not pose any risk. If you ever notice even a small scratch where the skin is broken, especially from an unknown puppy, then it’s safer to consult a doctor for proper advice.
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The important factor to note is that, if there’s any bleeding after getting scratches, is there any tissue loss, did the puppy lick your legetc
If none of the above has happened then nothing to worry about
Although if at all any scratches/ coming in contact with dog saliva- you need to get IDRV + Inj TT if not vaccinated no previous PEP at all
If bleeding presents from scratch site- IDRV+ ERIG/HRIG and inj TT
Next Steps
Wash the area with soap and water
Health Tips
Observe the puppy for a few days
Be careful next time
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Since you checked carefully and there is no scratch or bite mark, and you already washed with soap and water, you don’t need any treatment right now. Rabies risk comes only if the skin is broken. Very superficial touch without skin break is not risky.
Next Steps
For now, you are safe. Just observe the puppy for 10 days if possible . if it remains healthy, that’s further reassurance.
Health Tips
If at any time you notice even a small scratch, broken skin, or bleeding, then you should visit a doctor for assessment of anti-rabies vaccination.
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If you have checked carefully and there is no scratch or bite mark, and you already washed with soap and water, you don't need any treatment right now. Rabies risk comes only if the skin is broken. Very superficial touch without skin break is not risk
For now, you are safe. Just observe the puppy for 10 days if possible. if it remains healthy.
If at any time you notice even a small scratch, broken skin, or bleeding, then you should visit a doctor for assessment of anti-rabies vaccination
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If there are no scratches, no need to worry. Although if even minor nail marks, scratches are seen on the site, a course of ARV is mandatory. If still confused about your case, no harm in visiting your local government PHC/ Clinics. To avoid the hassle, can also take an online consultation with any General physician. Take care.
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