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What's the possibility of dog saliva falling while it was barking and chasing me if I had open wound near ankles. What all constitute as an open wound and is it possible to have wounds without active bleeding
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Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma
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-According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the cause and Treatment of disease as you have mentioned as above as -
-Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it need complete history of patient as personal and family history.
Please follow good life style as
• take plenty of fluid and
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• take home made food only and
do exercise regularly with yoga and meditation and
• keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life .
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Dr. Shivam Mishra
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5 yrs exp
Mumbai
Dear Patient,
Thank you for your query regarding the potential risk of rabies exposure from dog saliva. Here’s my detailed assessment:
1. Risk of Rabies Transmission**
- Rabies spreads through **infected saliva entering broken skin or mucous membranes** (eyes, nose, mouth).
- **Open wounds include:**
- Scratches, cuts, or abrasions (even tiny ones).
- Dry cracks in skin (e.g., chapped heels).
- Wounds **without active bleeding** (if skin integrity is broken, risk exists).
- If the dog was **barking/chasing aggressively**, saliva could have landed near your ankles.
2. Immediate Actions**
- **Wash the area thoroughly** with soap and running water for **15 minutes** (reduces viral load).
- **Check vaccination status of the dog:**
- If the dog is **pet/owned**, confirm its rabies vaccination history.
- If **stray/unknown**, assume it is **rabid until proven otherwise**.
3. Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) Needed?**
- If the dog’s status is unknown/unvaccinated**, PEP is **strongly recommended**.
- PEP includes:
- **Rabies immunoglobulin** (if wound is high-risk).
- Rabies vaccine series** (4-5 doses over a month).
- Do not delay**—rabies is **100% fatal** once symptoms appear.
4. When to Consult a Doctor Immediately**
- If the wound is **deep/punctured**.
- If the dog appeared **aggressive/abnormal** (drooling, paralysis, erratic behavior).
- If you develop **fever, tingling, or pain near the wound** later.
Next Steps**
Given the potential severity, I **strongly advise a consultation** to assess your risk and discuss PEP.
**You can reach me on WhatsApp:** Eight Zero Zero Nine Eight Two One Three Three Two for urgent guidance.
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