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Stray dog scratched me
Hello Dr. Yesterday I got scratched by a street dog . He was playful and while I was playing he got excited and stood and accidentally scratched me. I didn't realise but when I came home I saw a scratch no blood . Scratch was from nails.
I went to the dr today he prescribed me a tt and started ARV 3 dose 0,3,7
I have attached the scratch it is barely visible now
Pls help me I am scared
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It's 5 dose, 0,3,7,14, 28 and T T
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You need to understand that all dog bites or scratches do not cause rabies
From your description it’s very unlikely that you will have any issue
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Take ARV
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Hey, it's highly unlikely that u will contract rabies from this because
1) from ur description the dog seems healthy to begin with
2 ) injury is minimal without involvement of blood
So don't be anxious
BUT of course it's better to be safe than sorry
So take all courses of ARV WITHOUT MISSING
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Connect please
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Connect please
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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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Start ARV immediately.Take all the dose of ARV
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Dr. Najeeb T
General Physician
7 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. Thresia Pereira
General Physician
37 yrs exp
Mumbai
Continue the 3 doses 0 3,7
Watch the dog
If dog is ok 3 doses enough
If any problem for dog, take full 5 doses
Nothing to worry
Take the doses and forget about it
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
15 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Start immediately please
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