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Bat scratch
Tommorow a bat randomly got dashed on my face and gave some minor scratches without blood do i need ARV ???
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Yes need 3 doses
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Need few more details
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You shud hv washed ur face with a detergent soap.And there is no need of ARV as no blood spill was there.But b cautious if u notice ne symptoms or fever please get vaccinated
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No you need not...
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Yes..can help u with full treatment
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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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Dear patient,
Yes you require immediate anti rabies vaccination and may be rabies immunoglobulin administration .
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Kindly consult a physician at the nearest hospital
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Dr. Aditya Prasad Padhy
Urologist
11 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
Yes
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Rashmi Wadhwa
Cosmetologist
35 yrs exp
Delhi
A full course of ARV
Bats are a reason to cause terror
Why take a chance
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