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Help! Rabies infection from Cow licking?
A few days ago my sister was feeding the stray cows and she has a small cut on her finger. The cow while eating the food also licked her hand. The issue is we cannot observe the cow because it was someone else's cow on the road. She searched online and then got paranoid about getting rabies vaccines because apparently cow licks may cause rabies. I have a picture of the cow attached. Does she need vaccine?
If yes how many shots are needed?
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Looks like bite!!
If its a bite then rabies vaccine req
Otherwise TT shot enough
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just get TT shot
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Rabies Shot not required
TT shot and antiseptic cleaning of the wound absolutely necessary.
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Rabies transmission through cows is very rare.
Just get a TT shot
And dress the wound
Rabies vaccination is not required per se
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Need few more details
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You should visit a physician for proper physical examination and treatment
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Rabies transmission from cows is extremely rare, and the risk is significantly lower compared to animals like dogs or bats. However, given that the cow’s rabies status is unknown and your sister had an open cut on her hand that came into contact with the cow’s saliva, taking precautions is advisable.
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Yes, as a precaution, it is recommended to start the rabies vaccine series in such cases, particularly if the animal cannot be observed for 10 days to rule out rabies symptoms.
Rabies is almost always fatal once symptoms appear, so it’s better to err on the side of caution.
If She Has Been Previously Vaccinated Against Rabies:
2 doses of the rabies vaccine (Day 0 and Day 3).
But If She Has NOT Been Vaccinated Before: 4 doses of rabies vaccine.
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Wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water immediately.
Apply an antiseptic like povidone-iodine.
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Inj TT one ample.
Wound is healed .
Cow is normal. Why paranoid a fantasy word?
If she is very panic go for vaccine BUT NO NEED AT ALL.
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The wound is healed already
When was the cut happened ?
Need to discuss Is TT given in the past ?
Kindly consult for clinical evaluation
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Dr. Gaurij Hood
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Valsad
It is very rare possibility as cow would have shown some symptoms of rabies and the degree of exposure by Licking is also very negligible.
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
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20 yrs exp
Mumbai
Please consult
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Dr. Nazia Begum M.G
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15 yrs exp
Belgaum
Consult online will guide you
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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Hyderabad
Nothing needed
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Dr. Sachin Bhiwaji Sanap
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need more information
kindly consult
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Dr. Anmol Kudal
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5 yrs exp
Nashik
Not need
Don't worry unnecessarily
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Dr. Chaithra H
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5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Not at all.
Pls don't worry.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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7 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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If you require assistance or have any health concerns, feel free to reach out for a consultation. Your well-being is my priority, and i'm here to support you on your health journey.
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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Do connect and consult
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
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Pune
Kindly consult once for discussion
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