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Dog licks my mouth (1 time only)
On 19th a pet dog of other person in my colony has licked my check and little bit of my mouth and the dog is still alive do I need vaccine for rabies? But their no cut or bite mark. Do I need arv?
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Saliva of the dog doesn't cause Rabies if a person swallows it.
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Saliva lick , is not an issue. Wash ur face that's it. If scratch or any dog bite wound it would need anti rabies vaccine eith t/t
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. G. Akshay Vivek
General Physician
4 yrs exp
New Delhi
Probably not needed.
Keep an observation out for the dog.
Kindly avoid getting licked on face again.
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Dr. Aditya Prasad Padhy
Urologist
12 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
No worries
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Dr. Sunny Kumar
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Rewari
Need further evaluation and complete medical history. Kindly consult me
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
If no injury pls don't worry.
Nothing is going to happen.
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Dr. Vaidya Manisha
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3 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Not required
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
No need
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Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Gurgaon
According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the disease and cause and it's best Treatment as you have mentioned as above as query about dog lick on mouth .
Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it need complete history of patient as personal and family history.
Please follow any medicine or advise after consultation only from a good doctor.
Please follow good life style as
• take plenty of fluid and
• take less spicy and fatty foods and
• take home made food only and
do exercise regularly with yoga and meditation and
please keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life.
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Generally no need but dog should be vaccinated .
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Dr. Najeeb T
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9 yrs exp
Malappuram
Patient's detailed medical history is required. It is recommended to consult a doctor professional through the Practo app or visit a local medical facility for a thorough evaluation.
Please keep in mind that detailed medical history is crucial for proper diagnosis and treatment.
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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10 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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