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While making small pieces of raw goat meat through knife , I got a cut on my finger with knife. Does this is a risk for rabies infection?
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Please take Inj Tetanus
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Kindly discuss for your concern
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Take TT
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It will not cause any infection
Thought for safe side
Wash the site properly
Tale tetanus if being extr cautious
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No it will cause rabies
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Take TT
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Take consultation on practo for vaccination advice.
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No risk of rabies infection but you should take the tetanus vaccine if you have already taken it then avoid it.
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Nope but that has risk of tetanus, kindly get yourself vaccinated for that( if you've not done the course)
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Nope that would not affect you nothing to worry
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Can help you, kindly provide me detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can help you better.book a time slot as per your convenience for consultation.
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No need to worry
Just get first band aid for cut
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.
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Dr. Chirag Yashlaha
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
7 yrs exp
Indore
Kindly consult to me , my friend
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Dehradun
Kindly consult
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Dr. Nimmi Mulwani
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10 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
No it doesn't cause rabies. However if the knife is rusted or used by others as well, get TT shot.
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Dr. Sarika Rautwar
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Aurangabad
No risk of rabies
Can take TT injection
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Dr. Priyanka Reddy
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5 yrs exp
Nellore
Take TT
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