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My mother got a scratch from the dog's nail. But there is only one line scratch & blood didn't come out like light skin scratch. She washes hands from soap for about 10-15mins.
Is there any chances of rabies? And we can do now? Also she has taken titnus injection right away.
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Take AR Vaccine immediately
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You were right to wash the area promptly. A dog scratch can be a rabies exposure even when it does not bleed, if it has damaged the skin. A tetanus injection does not protect against rabies. The need for rabies prevention depends on the actual contact and previous vaccination history; it cannot be safely ruled out from this description.
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Please take your mother to an anti-rabies clinic today with her vaccination records and details of the dog and the scratch. Do not wait for symptoms or assume that the absence of bleeding makes it safe.
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If the injury is recent, wash it thoroughly with soap and running water for 15 minutes. Do not apply irritants or home remedies to the wound.
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History written is not enough. I need to enquire more. Pls opt for CONSULTATION
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If there is no blood seen or its a first time bite then there is need to take rabies vaccine only no need to take rabies immunoglobulin its only category 2 bite
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Good that u wash with soap for 10 to 15 minutes immediately ,for your question risk depends on _ was it a pet / stray / vaccinated / not
Did dog nail has saliva, is there any break or abrasion
Since u already washed pls visit to your nearest Hospital ,Doctor will check the scratch marks and decide if Anti rabies vaccine needed. If needed complete all doses on time Don't delay vaccination decision is time sensitive ,Tetanus injection is good but Tetanus does not protect against rabies both are different
So rabies still need to be evaluated separately ,pls go t
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observe the dog for10 days if it is pet / stray if it remains healthy risk is much lower
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don't apply turmeric/ lime/ bandage tightly
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Kindly consult and give proper detailed history along with symptoms for evaluation and take proper timely treatment with relevant investigations if required.
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Whatever you did to the wound first its a good way.
For a safer side consult the doctor.
They will examine the site and according to the wound they will prescribe and tell you if injection is needed or not.
Stay safe and healthy.
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No further treatment required if dog has not licked the scratched area
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There is a difference between rabies vaccine and a tetanus shot. Are there any symptoms. Such as fever and cough.
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Hi there. Washing the scratch thoroughly with soap and water and receiving the tetanus booster were crucial first steps.
Because dogs regularly lick their paws, a scratch breaking the outer layer of skin falls under Category II exposure even without visible bleeding. If the dog is a stray or its rabies vaccination status is unconfirmed, initiating the Anti-Rabies Vaccine (ARV) series promptly is the standard medical protocol.
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Consult
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*if the skin is broken/contaminated with saliva, even if there is little or no bleeding ,it will transmit rabies
* Washing with soap and running water for 15 minutes
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* If the dog is healthy and available, it should be observed for 10 days under veterinary/public-health guidance.
*if previously vaccinated wound washing plus booster dose on day 0 and day 3 is required ,if not vaccinated wound washing plus complete post exposure prophylaxis is needed
Contact me anytime on Practo for further consultation.
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kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case via PRACTO app
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Attach pic.
Better to go safe side
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Timeline ? Previous Vaccination history ..
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If it was just a scratch, there are minimal to no chances of Rabies.
But Rabies vaccine is great for prevention. She should get the shots for prevention. It is not a big deal. But the disease is. Rabies won’t give you any chance of curing. So prevention is the only option.
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Get her the Rabies Vaccine
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For that matter, everybody should get the Rabies vaccine
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Broken skin means Grade 2 injury. Which requires rabies vaccine. Please get it… go to any hospital near you and give this history. To be safe one must get the injection.
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Even a minor scratch can transmit rabies if the skin was broken and saliva contaminated it. Washing with soap and running water for 15 minutes is correct. If the dog is healthy and available, observe it for 10 days; if stray, unavailable, ill or the skin was broken, start rabies assessment promptlyânever wait for symptoms. As the tetanus shot was 8 years ago, a booster is generally advisable for a contaminated scratch if the primary series is complete.
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Please confirm whether the dog is vaccinated and available for observation, and get assessed today for rabies and tetanus care. You may book a consultation with me on Practo if you need guidance.
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
General Physician
20 yrs exp
Mumbai
Please consult
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Mr. Vaibhav Vaijnath Deshmukh
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1 yrs exp
Pune
I advise visiting your nearest doctor as soon as possible for wound assessment and treatment. Sassoon General Hospital and Kamla Nehru Hospital Pune provide free dog bite treatment if applicable under guidelines.
check out the latest WHO guidelines for dog bite
https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/b09018
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Avoid sugar and starch food
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal more
Protein intake more
Fluid intake more
Walk
Do connect and consult
Will help you
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Ms. Sneha Yadav
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Kolkata
Yes arv needs to be taken if there is a scratch mark .
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Rachna Pande
Internal Medicine
42 yrs exp
Bhopal
If the dog has made a scratch and licked it, She definitely needs vaccine.
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
General Practitioner
4 yrs exp
Jaipur
Do consult
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Dr. Praful Mahamuni
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Take Balanced diet.
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