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Can Monkey Scratches Causes Rabies With Fever And Headaches?
a monkey scratches my daughter 18 days back.its small scratch and fully cured.yesterday she started fever and headache.so i am afraid about rabies.so is there any chance for rabies even a scratch from monkey?.is it suggested to take vaccination after 18 days?
Sat, 12 Apr 2014
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Thank you for asking question on health care magic.
Monkey scratches can cause Rabies.
The incubation period is normally 2 months to 2 years.
Vaccination should be started as soon as possible, the starting day is taken as '0' day and continue shots on 3rd, 7th, 14th and 28 days.
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
Thank you for asking question on health care magic.
Monkey scratches can cause Rabies.
The incubation period is normally 2 months to 2 years.
Vaccination should be started as soon as possible, the starting day is taken as '0' day and continue shots on 3rd, 7th, 14th and 28 days.
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
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