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Bat exposure
Hi, yesterday I was sitting back on a riding bike at night and something black colour thing came and touch on my cheeks and went away. I didn't see what it was. No visible scratch and mark is there. From today morning, i am having itchy feeling. Since am very anxious about rabies, Is there any chance for bat exposure? What should I do?
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Itch n rabies have no relation.
Montek lc one at night for itch.
On basis of doubt u can go for vaccine no harm.
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bat hit your cheek, immediately wash the area thoroughly with soap and running water for 15 minutes.
Bat teeth and claws are extremely small, meaning a scratch or bite can easily go unnoticed, presenting a critical risk of rabies transmission, which requires prompt post-exposure evaluation.
get TT injection IM and ARV course
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Get TT and anti rabies
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If the bat only touched or brushed by there is no problem but if you are unsure of the bite or minor scratch get yourself examined at a setting. And they'll tell you whether or not to get an ARV. And also you can do cold compress for itching or apply histamine lotion.
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Yes and its very dangerous and rare cause of rabies ,but exposure is still potential. Sometimes Bat bite has no scratch or no pain feels.better if you go for vaccination. Why take risk unnecessary.
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You should get rabies vaccination done ✅
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Dr. Chaithra H
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Take tt injection and arv
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