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Possible rabies
I got a cat scratch 11 days ago. There appeared no blood. My local doctor said I dont need rabies vaccine but I still argued and got started on 0-7-14 RABIES VACCINE (without RIG). But now I noticed there was a second scratch that was bleeding at the time (and I didn't get a chance to clean it with soap at the time of scratch). Also my doctor gave the 1st vaccine on my butt and I later read about rabies and it says never give the dose on butt. So should I change my doctor or start rig else where??? I'm worried I might catch rabies and it is too late... also should I switch from 3 doses to 5???
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Can be given in butt also.
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There are various regimen available for rabies vaccination and it can be given IM in butt too. You should not worry much. And since you already took 3 doses so no need for rig
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Not needed
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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. Zaheer Ahmad
General Physician
8 yrs exp
Bareilly
Is that was a nail Scratch??
Does u observe that cat ?
Howz she now ?
If she is having rabies till now she should die with it..
Also by the nail negligible chance to get infected..
So don't worry
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Dr. Anubha Singh
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Jhansi
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. Vinod Kumar Verma
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Gurgaon
According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the disease and cause and it's best Treatment as you have mentioned as above as query about rabies vaccine
Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it need complete history of patient as personal and family history.
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Please take any medicine after consultation from a good doctor.
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Please follow good life style as
• take plenty of fluid and
• take less spicy and fatty foods and
• take home made food only and
do exercise regularly with yoga and meditation and
please keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life.
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Dr. Laxmi Koppishetty
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7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Kindly consult
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Dr. Sarika Rautwar
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6 yrs exp
Aurangabad
Kindly consult
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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4 yrs exp
Jhansi
Least possibility
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Dr. Aditya Prasad Padhy
Urologist
11 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
connect with a call for details discussion regarding the disease and it's management
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Dr. Nimmi Mulwani
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Are you previously vaccinated? If yes, no need to switch.
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details.
Kindly consult
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