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Infection through cut in mouth
Is it possible to get infected by rabies through this wound inside my mouth ?
Could this lead to a potential exposure in future ... I took rabies vaccine 3 months ago ( 4 shots ) ...
I don't know how long immunity last for ... As my last vaccine shot was on September ...
Am I safe ?
Does this wound poses any threat if saliva of any rabid animal touches it ( as it is on my mouth ) ...?
Should I take any extra booster if rabid saliva touches this wound ?
I have attached the pictures of my wound kindly take a look .
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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 via whatsapp on nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero.
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Vaccine will give you protection for next 6 months don't worry.
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Infection of rabies through cuts in mouth when in contact with rabid saliva is not uncommon
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Consultation for detailed discussion is advisable
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Connect please
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I can help you better with further treatment course needed. U can connect me via whatsapp on seven zero eight two zero two two zero six two.
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Kindly take a instant consultation
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Dr. Najeeb T
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Malappuram
Patient's detailed medical history is required. It is recommended to consult a doctor professional through the Practo app or visit a local medical facility for a thorough evaluation.
Please keep in mind that detailed medical history is crucial for proper diagnosis and treatment.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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5 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Zaheer Ahmad
General Physician
8 yrs exp
Bareilly
As you have already took vaccine for rabies than don't worry for now.
Full course of ARV give protection for 2-5 years
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
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7 yrs exp
Pune
Yes possibility is there If rabid saliva touches it
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Dr. Danish Qureshi
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14 yrs exp
Jaipur
There is no exposure to rabies right now as such according to your history. You are safe
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Dr. Himani Shah
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8 yrs exp
Rajkot
It is safe
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Dr. Gangaram Saini
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10 yrs exp
Bharatpur
Your are safe you are vaccinated
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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15 yrs exp
Hyderabad
it can
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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7 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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