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Chances of getting rabies from a puppy
Is it possible to get rabies from a 1 month old unvaccinated puppy through licking and playful puppy bites.
There is no wound of biting not even a mark.
Does rabies get transmitted only if there is bleeding?
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Yes please get tt and arv
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Yes. There are chances of transmission since there is bleeding.
Next Steps
Wash the affected area with soap & running water for 15-30 mins
Get Inj TT 0.5ml im stat
Get vaccinated with ARV(Anti Rabies vaccine) in a nearby government hospital.
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Follow the ARV vaccination schedule provided at the hospital.
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Consult
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