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Unsure whether I have rabies or not
Around 2 months ago (May 13) , I was standing outside when some stray dogs started fighting each other . One of the stray dog paws touched my toe skin. Also there was a minor cut below the toe. (The dog touhed my toe skin not the minor cut ). After this I sanitized my whole foot with dettol sanitizer. When I searched online I found Rabies could also be spread by nonbite contact . What if the dog was rabid and his paws contain Rabies Virus ? I have no such symptoms of rabies infection but I have constipation and bloating problems since 5-6 days ( Could this be the symptom of rabies ?). I also cannot verify the health of that dog after this incident as I cannot identify the dog . Should I take Rabies Vaccine or not ? I have attached a picture below , the big white dot shows where the dog paw touched my foot (also there was a cut under my toe where the dog touched)
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Don't worry as per your history the stray dog paw just touched your skin
If it has not licked your skin then don't worry
It's after the exposure of saliva of Dog with broken skin when it's considered nkn bite exposure
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No need to worry
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just consult infection control Doctor
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No benefit of taking vaccine now.
For further details kindly consult
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Dr. Navinkumar Angadi
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14 yrs exp
Davanagere
Kindly consult for detailed evaluation and further management
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Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Gurgaon
According to your sign and symptom and history you have query about that you have rabies or not.
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Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment.
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please Wash that area in tap running water for 15 minute.
Please keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life.
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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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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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7 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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