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RAT BITE Tetnus or Rabis injection?
On 23rd Night I found a rat bite on my fingure there was little bit bleeding as well. I don't have any such issue now but some people saying I must get tetnus injection now, some saying Rabis injection for 3 days required.
My query is that as 24 hours have been elapsed whether I need tetnus injection now ?
Rabis injection also required? It is serious?
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Both tt nd arv required
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Sir please take tt as soon as possible with anti-rabies treatment too.. thank you
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Tetanus shot and antirabies vaccine both required
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
If the bite becomes infected, you might also notice some pus.Rat bites are prone to turning into potentially serious infections. You should also get a tetnus shot, especially if it’s been more than five years since your last one (or you don’t remember the date of your last tetanus shot).
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if you feel symptoms joint pain,fever or any other consult online from me for treatment
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Dr. Soudip Saha
General Physician
5 yrs exp
South 24 Parganas
Ya you have to take Inj TT and ARV full schedule. Visit nearest hospital
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