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Rabies vaccinations post exposure
I got scratch by a cat in my left hand's finger and it licked in it this happens 8months ago no blood came ,and i took 5dose of (rabivax s) after 10-14 days of this incident, and the cat is still alive today it's a stray cat comes for food to my home, i got bit by same cat in my left hands finger, a day before yesterday around 10.30pm, no blood came not even maks and yet i took (rabivax s) yesterday around 8 to 8.30 pm around (22hrs after the the incident) . My doubt is before 8 months i didn't get HRIg and yesterday my doctor didn't asked to take HRIg, but when I search in Google the HRig is given with the first dose of rabives vaccine it says, but respect doctors knows the best, i have doubt should I need to take the HRIg or please let know what to do, I am worried 🙁
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Not everyone required immunoglobulin.
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According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the cause and Treatment of disease as you have mentioned as above as -
Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it need complete history of patient as personal and family history.
Please follow any medicine or advise after consultation only from a good doctor.
Please follow good life style as
• take plenty of fluid and
• take less spicy and fatty foods and
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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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Connect pls
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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There are specific indications for HRIg . Not everyone who has suffered a lick or bite by a dog or some other animals needs HRIg .
I don't think you need Immunoglobulin in this case.
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HRIg in high risk cases only
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Dr. Najeeb T
General Practitioner
9 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. Aditya Prasad Padhy
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Bhubaneswar
connect with a call for details discussion regarding the disease and it's management
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Dr. Varsha Kashyap
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Daltonganj
Immunoglobulins is not needed for minor scratches.
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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Jhansi
No need
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