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A Purple Scratch Caused By The Dog, Cleaning By Alcohol Or Betadine & Topical Mupirocin Antibiotic, Anti Tetanus On Her Left Deltoid
Good Evening :).. my dog scratch our neighbor on her left outer thigh awhileago that result a 1cm purplish scratch but have no open wood.. i told her to wash it by running water & I cleansed it with alcohol & betadine & topical mupirocin antibiotic , then she went to her doctor & gave her a anti tetenus on her left deltoid, then her doctor told her to just observe, i am just worried.... isnt it that even a small scratch from an animal/ pet is dangerous that need an Anti rabies vaccine injection to prevent further circumstances or infection?
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A Purple Scratch Caused By The Dog, Cleaning By Alcohol Or Betadine & Topical Mupirocin Antibiotic, Anti Tetanus On Her Left Deltoid
Hi, Presuming that your pet dog has been fully vaccinated against rabies then your neighbour need not worry. With best wishes.