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Regarding Rabies

2020-09-02 18:07:42
So yesterday a cat scratched me it was a minor scratch on my leg but it bleeded a bit I took the first dose of rabies as well as tetvac injection but they didn't give me the immunoglobulin on day0 what should I do
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Rabies immunoglobin can be taken within 7 days.. And its costly too..
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keep the wound open
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even though your pet is vaccinated.. its better to take vaccine by yourself.

Answered2020-09-03 05:03:21

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You can take it by 48-72 hours. But it was a pet cat or a street cat?

Answered2020-09-03 01:41:04

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Take complete dose as per schedule of ARV

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