Steps Already Taken — Excellent First Aid:
1. Immediate washing with soap/handwash – Very effective for removing surface pathogens.
2. Application of Dettol – Good antiseptic coverage.
3. Tetanus Toxoid (TT) 8 months ago – She is currently protected; no booster is needed unless the wound becomes severe or very dirty.
Risk Assessment:
1. Tetanus Risk:
• Poultry bones are not typically associated with Clostridium tetani unless heavily contaminated with soil or feces.
• Since she had a TT injection within 5 years and the wound is minor, tetanus risk is extremely low.
2. Rabies Risk:
• Rabies does not spread via poultry or poultry bones. It is a zoonotic virus from mammals (primarily dogs, bats, foxes).
• No rabies risk in this case. No PEP or vaccine required.
Next Steps
• Monitor the wound for signs of infection: increasing redness, swelling, warmth, pus, or fever.
• Keep it clean and dry. Apply a topical antibiotic ointment (like mupirocin or fusidic acid) if available.
• Cover with a sterile bandage if needed.
• If pain/swelling increases or pus forms, consult a physician. Oral antibiotics may be needed in such cases.