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PET DOG BITE, NOT DEEPSCRATCH WITH BLOOD
Hello, sir I have dog bite on my right toe of the leg with a 3 scratch with blood come out after bite ,I immediately wash the wound with soap and take tetnus vaccine, and within 24 hrs take the rabies vaccine,sir should I also take immunoglobulin injection at the site of the wound
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Was the Dog vaccinated with Anti rabies?If not you should follow post rabies vaccination protocol along with Immunoglobulins.
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If it is a stray dog, then it is always better to get immunoglobulin injection, too. It is just a double protection from the risk of infection.
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Dr. Sonali Choudhary
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Jammu
Yes, you should take immunoglobulins for your own safety and follow the whole anti rabies vaccination routine suggested to you
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