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Serious dog bite today morning
Today a stray dog bite me in leg and the wound is powerful. Immediately i went to government hospital and took first dose of rabies with tetanus shot, but one doctor said take one injection for healing of wound , as it was not available at that hospital...is it compulsory to take wound healing dose or complete rabies vaccination and teatnus is enough.
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Antirabies vaccine and tetanus vaccine are for the dog bite. Antibiotic injection would have been suggested for wound.
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Yes take inj erig, it's dose is calculated based on your weight, and given around the wound.
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this injection will be available in district hospitals.
Hence visit your nearest hospital , get vaccinated
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completely take 5doses of inj arv on preferred Dates.
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This wound is usually grade 3
And requires Rabies immunoglobulin (RIG)
Sometimes RIG is not available at certain hospitals
But it’s must for this grade of wound
So you should take it within 7 days of injury
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Go to hospital and take RIG dose within 7 days of bite
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Consult if needed
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Yes Take it
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Yes it is better to get the immunoglobulin injection. It prevents the risk of infection to a great extent.
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complete the vaccination schedule and get the immunoglobulin injection.
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Hii sir , Can you please more information .
However on the basis of information provided by you i will suggest to take immunoglobins.
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Take immunoglobin in local Government hospital.
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Yes you need to take immunoglobulin to prevent spread and healing fast .Don't miss any dosage of rabies vaccine
Wash the wound thoroughly and regularly with running water
Don't cover the wound
Don't apply any potent ointment on top of it
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Take it a shot
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He must complete the rabies vaccination doses at it is of utmost importance
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Should take care of the wound
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Yes you need to get the immunoglobulin asap.
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Yes ...u should take immunoglobulin as well ..
Then don't apply any ointment or don't cover the wound...
Whatever fluid oozes out the wound wash with running water ....
U should take TT , rabies vaccine and immunoglobulin as well... Immediately
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Grade 3 dog bite- ARV+ Ig+ TT asap
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Yes you need to get the immunoglobulin injection nearby hospital as soon as possible.. within 48 hr.
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Get immunoglobulin also. It's important in grade 3 wound.
And don't miss any dosages
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Yes this is grade 3 wound. Better get immunoglobulin right away. Go to other hospital without wasting time. Tho time for IG is within 48 hours but earlier the better. Ty
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For deep wounds Rabis immunoglobulins are recommended along with full course of ARV
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You should have asked the name of the Injection. There is no injection which is available under the name of wound healing injection.
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Go for RIG. AS ITS BAD WOUND N MONSOON IN PROGRESS. ITS TO BE TAKEN WITHIN 48HRS.
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You did right by taking rabies vaccine and tetanus immediately.
Since the wound is deep, WHO recommends adding Rabies Immunoglobulin (RIG) within 7 days of the first vaccine.
Please arrange RIG soon and complete the full vaccine schedule for full protection.
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You need to complete the course of Anti rabies vaccine. & also You need fee other medication for fast healing.reach out for further advice.
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Complete your dose as stated by doctor
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Dr. Pavan Reddy
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Take immunoglobulin asap, n simultaneously vaccine to be started
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Dr. Vishva
General Practitioner
Puducherry
You have to get a rabies immunoglobulin too. It will be injected around the wound . Do not put sutures or cover the wound. Complete the full course of rabies vaccination
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Dr. Vignesh Rajan
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3 yrs exp
Puducherry
The one strong injection is Rabies immunoglobulin. The purpose is not to improve healing but to neutralise the rabies virus (if the dog is rabid) till the injection you received works. Since the bite is of higher severity, it is recommended to take the immunoglobulin. However if you have already taken a complete course of vaccine in the past, it's not required now.
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If this is the first time of dog bite, it's recommended to take the immunoglobulin. If vaccines are taken in past due to dog bite, you can complete the schedule of doses prescribed now.
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Dr. Marini Vanitha
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12 yrs exp
Kakinada
Yes Get it. Don't cover the wound.
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Dr. Mickey Patel
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Ramgarh
Wash area with soap and water..
Get a rabies immunoglobulin injection near the wound..
Complete Rabies Vaccine dose of 5 days viz day 0,3,7,14 and 28
Keep wash on the dog if possible
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Visit a hospital
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Avoid further Dog exposure
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Dr. Prasanna Kumar T P
General Physician
Madurai
Your wound is a category 3 dog bite wound, which should be aggressively treated.
There are very high chances of contracting rabies if the dog is rabid.
Consulting at government or a private hospital and taking rabies immunoglobulin and 4 doses of rabies vaccine is recommened
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Wash the wound in running water for 15 mins. wash it with soap. Do not suck or tie any torniquet. Do not cover it with cloth. Keep the wound open and clean.
Go to you nearby phc or a clinic asap.
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Don't take stray animal bite lightly.
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Dr. Amit Bawalia
General Physician
2 yrs exp
Jaipur
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It’s a stage 3 dog bite now you should start 5 rabies vaccine on 0,3rd, 7th,14,28th day and don't suture the wound If bite is intact with your blood then take ANTIRABIES SERUM immediately
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You should take ARS within 24 hr
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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