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Dog bite (street dog)
Hello doc , I was going out of my home n a street dog besides our building start playing with me n bites me but no bleed came ,only some mild bite mark is there should I take anti rabies vaccine for it or ignore that has it didn't puncture my skin.
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May be advisable
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Kindly get anti-rabies vaccine
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You should take the anti rabies vaccine the dose is Day 0 day 3 day 7. ,14 and 28 . Monitor the dog closely and if its healthy you can skip the 14th day and 28th day dose
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go get the first dose of the vaccine today
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keep the wound open and wash it with plain water dont apply and closed dressing
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I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can help you better.book a time slot as per your convenience for consultation.
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Dr. Viji Balakrishnan
General Physician
15 yrs exp
Mumbai
Since it is a street dog better to take rabies vaccine.. visit a nearby clinic and start injection course today itself. Complete full course.
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