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Rabies Vaccine
As a buther i was butching a goat was bitten by dog i didn't knew about the bite while that process after killing the goat i suspect that by mistake it gets into contact with my mouth
After suspecting rabies getting into my mucus membrane. I visited government hospital and explained to the doctor.
Dr said me no ARV is needed but for safety he prescribed me 3 doses of ARV. 1st within 36 hours 0,4,8 i took 3 doses only.
i some searches i got that doctors give 4 or 5 dose of arv, i am tensed now sir
I visited hospital again he said everyone gets 3 doses of ARV its ok to take only 3
its been 1 month having suspected exposure i don't know about the animal
please say me sir is 3 dose of arv enough
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Consult if you get any kinda itching or tickling sensation over the wounded area or if you get any fever or fatigue.
Don’t ignore the symptoms and don’t panic, consult a doctor whenever you get those symptoms
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DON'T PANIC
Ideally 4-5 doses id/im are given for rabies prophylaxis but as per your heathcare center 3 doses were given which also gives good protection rate ~25% which is good number.
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Since 1 month has already passed.. Don't panic and monitor for any symptomatology.
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.
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