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Medical Conditions - Dog Bite

Dog bites that are minor and do not break the skin are of low risk for contracting any type of infection. In contrast, dog bites which have teeth marks and bleeding are highly infectious. It can cause infections like rabies, tetanus, sepsis, etc. Immediately after a dog bite, the wound has to be washed thoroughly with antiseptic soaps or lotions. After that, the person has to take the anti-rabies vaccine.

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Can rabies spread through water contaminated by a dog?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your history and can understand your concern. You can not get rabies that way.

Should I restart the rabies vaccine after another cat scratch?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. No need to restart the schedule. Take your second dose as per the schedule.

I got bitten by a vaccinated dog. Do I still need RIG?

Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand how stressful a dog bite can be, especially given your age and the fact that you have recently completed anti-rabies vaccination. Let me reassure you clearly.

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Dr. Ashraf ghani

Dr. Ashraf ghani

Do I need a vaccine as dog’s saliva entered my eye?

Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern.Based on what you described, this situation does not require rabies vaccination.

How can I identify a dog scratch?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I can understand how distressing and exhausting this situation feels for you.

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Dr. Misha Saghir

Dr. Misha Saghir

Is there any chance of rabies from a vaccinated dog bite?

Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand both of your concerns.I am really sorry to hear that you were bitten by a dog, especially one you know and trust.

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Dr. Ashraf ghani

Dr. Ashraf ghani

Is an anti-rabies injection in the buttock effective?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Your child had an animal bite, for which he is receiving post-exposure prophylaxis for rabies.

Is my limb pain related to symptoms of rabies infection?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. It would have been ideal if you had taken rabies vaccine prophylaxis after the dog bite.

Does vaccination help with dog bites?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern.

Is vaccination needed for dog bite treatment in children?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Any bite from a dog needs a vaccination for rabies.

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Dr. Deepak Patel

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