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Stray dog scratched me

2023-10-30 14:52:06
Hello Dr. Yesterday I got scratched by a street dog . He was playful and while I was playing he got excited and stood and accidentally scratched me. I didn't realise but when I came home I saw a scratch no blood . Scratch was from nails. I went to the dr today he prescribed me a tt and started ARV 3 dose 0,3,7 I have attached the scratch it is barely visible now Pls help me I am scared
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You need to understand that all dog bites or scratches do not cause rabies From your description it’s very unlikely that you will have any issue

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.

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It's 5 dose, 0,3,7,14, 28 and T T

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Continue the 3 doses 0 3,7 Watch the dog If dog is ok 3 doses enough If any problem for dog, take full 5 doses Nothing to worry Take the doses and forget about it

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Need few more details Kindly consult

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

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Take ARV

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Hey, it's highly unlikely that u will contract rabies from this because 1) from ur description the dog seems healthy to begin with 2 ) injury is minimal without involvement of blood So don't be anxious BUT of course it's better to be safe than sorry So take all courses of ARV WITHOUT MISSING

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Start ARV immediately.Take all the dose of ARV

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