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Dog scratch
I had a small dog scratch in my leg two days ago. It is a pet dog of 8 months age of pug variety. The dog owner says the dog is vaccinated. I only had a white patch on my leg just after the scratch and there was no blood. Should I take a rabies shot? Please help
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Hi
Rabies virus very rarely may transmit via dog nails.
So I will suggest you to get yourself vaccinated.
In case of further doubts, please free to write back to me.
Regards
Dr Prashik Meshram
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