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Stray Dog Bit me

2025-07-29 14:54:26
I was having interview,I was going with scooty , a dog was crossing road ,my scooty was near to it ,then it grabbed my lower leg but because of jeans no cut or wound just a very small red spot . What to do ?
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Kindly consult via whatsapp at nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero.

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Need few more details Kindly consult

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Need more details on case kindly connect me

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

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Take PCECV  at 0, 3, 7, 14, 30 and 90 days. Take care.

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Don’t take risks first of all clean the wound with running tap water for 5 mins then apply antiseptics If you have taken recent TT shot and ARV in the span of 2 years then no problem otherwise take the recommended shots
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Clean the bite site with some antiseptic solution,  apply povidone ointment 2 times daily. Take inj.tetanus toxoid. Take anti rabies vaccine as well.

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Clean the area with soap and water , Take TT injection And take antirabies injection

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