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Rabies exposure with hiv
I am hiv positive (since 1 month, no symptoms, doctor told to check again and confirm with some other test) and I haven't started medication yet. I've finished the 5 dose chirorab 3 months before and I've taken 2 doses on dec 1st and dec 3rd.
Yesterday on dec 13th a dog bit me on my face, it wasn't a very severe wound but my eyes were red and my checks bleeded a little. I went to a doctor and he assured me I'm safe but another doctor friend told me to take both hrig and 5 doses of vaccine. I'm getting really worried, should I take another consultation? If yes please suggest which speciality doctor should I consult for this.
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Kindly discuss for your concern
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Need more details about your condition , kindly go for a consultation
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ARV usually not needed
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Consultation with a infectious disease specialist is advisable
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Dr. Rajesh Kumar Gupta
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43 yrs exp
Meerut
No need to repeat vaccination before one year of previous vaccination
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