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Rabies wound query
Hello Docs, My was bitten by a dog just above my ankle about 6 days ago, My vaccination is up to date but Now my wound is starting to itch, It wasn't itching before, is this something to be worried about? I read somewhere that rabies wounds itch badly ? Also I have been experiencing feverish symptoms and mild headache since 4 days ? Am I safe from rabies ?
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Itching is a sign of healthy wound healing...
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Relax if vaccine is in place no worries at all itching is not symptom of rabies it is a symptom of any wound that is about to heal
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Need few more details
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Dr. Saurabh Tiwari
Consultant Physician
6 yrs exp
Lucknow
It's due to healing process
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Dr. Reshma Rahman
General Physician
3 yrs exp
Delhi
Kindly consult…..
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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5 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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