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Swelling after dog bite.

2018-03-03 15:13:23
The area where the dog bit has swelled up. I am taking 5 dose vaccines. Why is there a swelling? How much time will it take to heal? It's also hurtling a little there.
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Swelling can be due to infection in the wound. You need proper dressing of wound and start medicines as per your doctor's advice.

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