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Dog saliva swallowed
I swallowed
dog saliva mistakenly. next day my doctor prescribed me only ARV(0, 3,7,28) can there need RIG?? I'm to worried doctor
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Please don't kiss or bite anyone. ARV is fine.
There is no need for Immunoglobulin.
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Unlikely. It'll be categorised as class II bite so no need for immuno.
However I want some detailed history, like how you swallowed saliva? Anything wounded? What exactly were you doing?
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Connect please
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Vaccination action will start after few days injection so early days prevention RIG more important... and more safe
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Dr. Rashmi Wadhwa
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35 yrs exp
Delhi
Consult
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Dr. Zaheer Ahmad
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8 yrs exp
Bareilly
If there is no open wound contamination with dog saliva then no need of any injection
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