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Can ( EFAVIRENZ-600MG + EMTRICITABINE-200MG + TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL-300MG) be used as a post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for HIV?

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Good evening Yes you can Try to consult to discuss in detail ...  Read More

Sir/Madam, I had sex with CSW a month ago. On the same day i consult a doctor about post exposure prophylaxis treatment(less than 12 hours of exposure). He gave me tenofovir+emcitirbine and Raltegravir for one month. After completion of 28 days of course. On 29th day i have tested for CMIA test. It came negative. Am i free of hiv. Please tell me th

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Nothing to worry about I want your detailed history..  I don't want to treat you blindly without knowing the cause of the problem. I will try my best to treat you. Some questions I might ask that ...  Read More

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Sir, I had sex with commercial sex worker today 12 o clock, during the sex condom has broken. Later she wear another condom on penis, we just completed. After I got feared and asked some specialist doctor about post exposure profilaxes (PEP). his medical shop boy gave me some medicines tinofevir Disoproxil and Raltegravir zepdon tablets for 28 days

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Have you done any blood tests? ...  Read More

I'm pretty sure my partner for the night was safe and even protection was used but jut to eliminate the anxiety I feel like I should take HIV prophylaxis. What are the names?

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Not recommended ...  Read More

I got a dog bite 2 months after completing my rabies post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) 4-dose regimen administered to me on day 0, day 3, day 6 (instead of day 7, due to exam/travel so I took on day 6 itself one day early) and last dose on day 28. Clearly I do not need 2 booster doses (day 0, 3) rabies vaccine for this re-exposure because it occurs 2

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No worry ...  Read More

In how much time(in days) does rabies antibodies come to a desirable level after "COMPLETION" of rabies pre prophylaxis.. I did pre prophylaxis as day 0 ,day 7, day 21..

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After day 10 it will start increasing. Get it checked ok ...  Read More

I had covered a my stray dog's dead body with a shawl then i picked it up slightly to cover it Uo better..the dog was healthy and died overnight of a road accident..i discovered the body in the morning... i wiped my eyes since i was crying... while returning home ..i washed myself thoroughly after wards...do u think i need the post exposure vaccine

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Not required. ...  Read More

My Second dose(day 3) of Anti Rabies Vaccine which is on 7th Jan but that is Sunday..Doc will not be available..Can I take it 1 day earlier that is on Saturday??

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Need few more details Kindly consult ...  Read More

For how long does the immunity from rabies vaccine lasts pre exposure prophylaxis 0,7 and 21 in 2019 and post exposure prophylaxis on 0,3 and 7 in 2021. For how long does the immunity lasts, brand Abhayrab. Upon re exposure within 3 months of finishing post exposure prophylaxis, are rabies vaccine required?

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Not required rabies vaccine if re exposure with in 3 month of vaccination. Only wound treatment is sufficient. ...  Read More

How many shots required for rabies vaccine for post exposure prophylaxis for unvaccinated person. Is it 4 or 5 ? If 5 th dose is taken is there any problem?

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no problem at all..nothing should be worry ...  Read More

I had a cat scratch in June 2025 and completed the full post-exposure rabies vaccination course on 7th July 2025(day 0,3,7,28) from a government hospital. Later, I got a stray dog scratch in my calf muscle on 1st August 2025 over my cotton pants, the pant was not torn though . I was told that I am immune for 3 months only after completing the cour

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I have done PEP 7 September 2025 to 5 October 2025 then exposure happened on 8 November 2025 then i took 2 booster dose on 11 November and 14 November My question is that yesterday (18 November) i have a cut on my lower leg i think this is a dog bite . In this case Do I need to get the rabies vaccine again?

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

Eight month ago my brother picked rabid drooling dog from his hands. He didn't wash his hand . He took booster dose 15 days later after incident. Will he get rabies in future??? He picked the dogs back by his hand .

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Avoid fried and spicy food Water intake more Green leafy vegetables more Fiber meal Do connect and consult ...  Read More

It's been 8 month my brother picked rabid dog from his hand and put it down he didn't wash his hands not remember he took any booster or not. I am worried in future will he get rabies ?? I guess his hand didn't had any cut . I am in fear What If he put this hands on his mouth or eyes?

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Kindly consult via whatsapp at nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero. ...  Read More

If rabid saliva on someone hands touch my cheek within seconds and I didn't wash it . My cheek had no sratch but I didn't wash my cheek in fear. I had taken booster dose of rabies at that time. It's been 8 month from this incident will I get rabies in future??? I am worried plz help me.and what was tha catagory ? I am worried if the saliva on cheek

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Hi! Don’t worry — from your description, the exposure risk sounds very low, especially since you had already taken a booster dose. However, to fully assess your situation and exposure category (whethe ...  Read More

Week ago, the dog lick my fingernails and around the fingernails area which that little bit skin peeling, can I should take rabies post prophylaxis?

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Not required ...  Read More

Yesterday's at night something hit my face while i was on bike I don't know what it is i had a tiny scratch i assume it was a bat do i need a vaccine for rabies I don't know what hit me

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No don’t worry ...  Read More

I was driving my bike suddenly something hit my face and when i checked my face i have a small scratch on my nose i suspect what if it's a bat i m not sure what was it should i go for a vaccine for rabies

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Rabies from bats — though rare in India — can happen even from minor contact, because: • Bat bites or scratches can be tiny and painless • The virus can be transmitted through saliva if it touches a ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I completed the rabies vaccine 4-dose post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) regimen with doses administered on days 0, 3, 7, and the last dose on day 32 (4 days late). If I get a new bite within the next 3 months, do I need any vaccine doses? Is the 3-month protection rule still valid in my case after the delayed PEP 4th dose? Should the 3

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Even if you get re-exposed, you would only need to take the first two doses as you are already vaccinated and antibodies would already be present in your blood and the two doses would work just as a b ...  Read More

I took rabies Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis ( Days 0 , 3 , 21) with the last one on 28th March 2025. In case of Re-Exposure now. How many Anti - Rabies shots do i need to take? 2 booster shots or the complete 5 dose schedule?

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If u had a dog bite within 3 month's of the completion of previous vaccine - 0,3 only 2 dose are enough If u had a bite after 3 month -take 3 doses -0,3,7th Day After 5yrs - take complete vaccine 0.- ...  Read More

Hello doctor, A few days ago, I gave water to friendly street dogs I care for. While pouring water into their bowl, some water splashed onto my leg. I had no visible wound, but I’m unsure if there was a small scratch or dry skin. I immediately washed the area with soap and water. The dogs are healthy and show no signs of rabies. Since then, I’ve b

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Two queries Answer A BIG NO. JUST WASH EYE IN TAPE WATER. URTI ZERODOL SP THREE TIMES A DAY AFTER FOOD FOR FIVE DAYS. MONTEK LC ONE AT NIGHT AFTER DINNER. Azee500 one per day for 3to5 days. ...  Read More

A street dog had placed a ball in its mouth. One month (30 Days) later, I touched and played with the same ball. Without washing my hands afterward, I consumed food (oral ingestion). My questions are as follows: a) Is rabies vaccination required in this case? b) For how long and maximum can the rabies virus survive on surfaces? c) Can rabies be tra

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U r fine ...  Read More

I got 4 shots of rabies (id) vaccine last dose was 13 dec2024 then take 2 booster dose on 10th Feb 2025 and 13 feb 2025. Then again take two booster on 9th March 1025 and 12 th March . Then 2 dose on 3rd April and 5th April Today a dog bite my leg should it enough??

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I take rabies vaccine on 0,3 on time and other 2 doses on day 8( insted of day 7), day 29 (insted of day 28) one day delayed in both days .my last shot was 9-5-2025 will it works properlyand today a dog scratch my leg .

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Usually a delay of 1 or 2 days is acceptable in taking post exposure rabies vaccine. Its effectiveness remains the same so you don’t need to worry. Today’s Dog scratch had happened during your current ...  Read More

On 14th april 2025 a monkey came near me. It was at my head height on a ledge and 2 feet infront of me. I'm worried if in any way its saliva got into my mouth due to it coughing/sneezing our growling , can i get rabies that way? I had a bleeding gum that's why i'm worried if its saliva got into my mouth and into the bleeding gum , could that lead t

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No. You can't get Rabies from the type of exposure that you have described. ...  Read More

I had re exposure from a cat lick my finger and I frequently peel my skin around my nails , my 5 dose was on Jan 25 for a previous exposure and my antibody levels are 4eu/ml , do I need more vaccine to be protected?

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Hi all, due to my pet dog's frequent nibbling issue I had a series of shots taken in July 27,31& Aug 4 (0,3,7) . After three doses I have taken another single shot of vaccine on September 7 and Oct 31. So total 5 shots in last 4 months . My recent exposure to a stray dog licking my finger tip while I was feeding it and I unknowingly used the same f

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If complete course months back then u only need 2 shot boosters on re-exposure so no need for any further shots ...  Read More

I was bitten by a cat 5 months ago and completed full course of rabies post exposure prophylaxis. Now a stray cat bit me again. The local doctor advised me to take the booster doses. I have finished taking the following medicines just three days ago as of 30/06/2024 Alerfri-CC+ Hemowin -XT ZIFI 200 Is it safe for me to get rabies vaccine just a fe

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Yes, it's safe ...  Read More

I had taken pre- exposure rabies vaccine course 0,3,7 6 month ago ,and after that i took one booster dose after six month . respected doctors please tell me is it safe or not

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It's safe, but not according to schedule ...  Read More

I was walking at the beach today evening at 6.30 PM. I hit a boat parked near the sea and my foot was injured and I got an open wound. Also I found there were so many dogs sniffing around and eating left over foods. The sand was also wet. As I walked over after my injury, the beach sand was falling on my injured foot. As the dogs were eating the le

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Possibility of rabies infection is very very less... But if you once took vaccination means.. You are more safe... Because vaccination only treatment for rabies ...  Read More

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