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Hello, a dog might have eaten from the garbage bag as it was open and loose. When I saw the bag no dog was to be seen nearby but bag's contents were loose. I waited 2-3 mins then tried to lift the bag with a stick and to place it aside, but it fell on ground and some liquid drops splashed up in my eyes. Can I get rabies if the dog was rabid?
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1. If something like this happens you need to wash your eyes thoroughly with running water and the risk diminishes to almost zero.
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However if you see any other symptoms in your eyes like pain, redness, irritation you should see a EYE doctor as it might be some other eye infections.
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No need to worry still consult if u need better consultation
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Donot worry
Nothing happened
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No. But wash your eyes by splashing with clean water, to remove any other contamination.
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Wash eyes with running water.
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If you suspect that dog might have eaten the garbage take a prophylactic anti rabies vaccination.
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kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case via PRACTO app
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The rabies virus is fragile and dies very quickly outside of a living host (e.g., when exposed to sun, drying, or water).
However, if the water was mixed with garbage and wasn't fresh, wet saliva directly from an infected animal, the risk is generally considered to be negligible.
If both of mentioned above are met, no need of Rabies vaccine.
Even if you had washed your eyes with running water immediately even the not needed. Water splash could be from underneath of garbage bag which was untouched by dog. In such cases you don't need rabies vaccine.
If nothing mentioned above is met, please get Anti rabies vaccine done from local hospital.
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Proper evaluation and personalised advice are needed for your concern. A detailed consultation would be best to provide accurate guidance.
Feel free to consult me for further assistance.
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Wash eye in running tape water.
Moxicip eye drops two drops in both ete. Relax
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Better if you go for vaccination for precautionary management. Vaccine is 100% safe and no harm.but rabies is 100% fatal if symptoms appears.so Better if you go for vaccination rather chance is rare but why take chance.
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Do u hav any open wound? Kindly consult with me on 94 two six 86 seven eight 96 for proper guidance.
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal. Walk
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Will help you
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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Hyderabad
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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