Exposure to flood water

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Due to the recent deluge in mumbai, I had come in Contact with flood water which was waist deep for almost 3 hrs. Should I take any medication to avoid any infection. Further I am having some slight itching on my legs also since then. Should I apply some ointment for that. Please advise.

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Dr. Sushma Shah General Physician 40 yrs exp Vadodara Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Sushma Shah

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HELLO, APPLY COCONUT OIL AND CAMPHOR IT IS BEST, NO SIDE EFFECTS AS WE USE THEM IN WHOM ALSO. CAMPHOR ADD THAT MUCH IT SMELLS TO ANOTHER PERSON. OR LACTOCALAMINE LOTION N BETNOVATE N IN-3:1 RATIO AFTER BATH TWO TIMES. FOR FIVE TO SEVEN DAYS. O.K,BYE.

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