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I feed a street dog since past 6 months she is been vaacinated so i i have taken 5 arv doses last year in march and then 3 doses in dec and 1 dose in may this year now what should i do she has bitten be i cant see any wound or cut but i am having burning sensation on my leg
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Since you’ve already received multiple doses of Anti-Rabies Vaccine (ARV) — 5 doses in March last year, 3 in December, and 1 in May this year — you are well-protected and have developed strong immunity.
Now, if the bite didn’t break the skin (no visible wound or bleeding), and the dog is vaccinated and under your observation, then the risk of rabies is extremely low to almost nil.
The burning sensation you’re feeling may be due to skin irritation, nerve sensitivity, or just anxiety after the incident.
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You should get your Anti-rabies antibodies tested. Then you will be doubly sure that you are safe
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You are fine. Don't worry.
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You are protected. Please share details of your symptoms, I.e. site, intensity, frequency of burning sensation, then I can help you.
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Take supplements.
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Since the dog is vaccinated and you have received multiple ARV doses recently, the risk of rabies is extremely low. However, your symptom of a burning sensation—despite no visible wound—needs closer evaluation. It could be due to anxiety, neuropathic irritation, or a very superficial unnoticed scratch. A clinical opinion is necessary to rule out any concern and provide clarity.
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Need few more details
Kindly connect.
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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9 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
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8 yrs exp
Kolkata
Need few more details. Kindly consult for further management
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Do connect and consult
Will help you
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Dr. Anmol Kudal
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4 yrs exp
Nashik
If no wound no bleeding Nothing to worry
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Dr. Marini Vanitha
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12 yrs exp
Kakinada
Nothing to worry.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. V R Tindwani
Family Physician
51 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Now only cleaning affected part with soap and water needed
Last booster is less than 3 months back so you are fully immune
So no ARV needed
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Dr. Thresia Pereira
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37 yrs exp
Mumbai
You are immunized already
Nothing to worry
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
U r fine
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