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Is Being Scratched By A Stray Puppy A Cause For Concern?

Hi I was looking at a dog when I felt a brushing sensation against my ankle and saw that a stray puppy which was not infected with rabies was there. I think so I have not been scratched but I still applied antiseptic lotion. now what to do will I get infectd
Wed, 1 Jun 2016
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Hi,
Welcome to Healthcare Magic Forum.
I have gone through your Query & I really appreciate your concern about the problem you are facing.

As a physician I would like to advise you that if it was just brushing and there is no wound or bleeding or teeth marks on your skin, you need not to worry.
You done a good step by cleaning it with a antiseptic lotion

But, if there is wound with even a little blood or even a little saliva gone in your body You will be requiring 5 doses of Rabipur on 0, 3rd, 7th, 14th & 28th day.
If wound is extensive, human rabies immunoglobulin is also given with first dose. Two doses of tetanus toxoid should also be given. A course of antibiotic may be required if wound get infected..

Thus I would suggest that you should visit a physician to take a look at your wound and suggest you a plan of treatment.

Thanks for Trusting & Posting your Query on this forum.
Hope this will help you. Feel free to ask any further question.
Have a nice Day.

Regards,
Dr.Abhijeet
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Is Being Scratched By A Stray Puppy A Cause For Concern?

Hi, Welcome to Healthcare Magic Forum. I have gone through your Query & I really appreciate your concern about the problem you are facing. As a physician I would like to advise you that if it was just brushing and there is no wound or bleeding or teeth marks on your skin, you need not to worry. You done a good step by cleaning it with a antiseptic lotion But, if there is wound with even a little blood or even a little saliva gone in your body You will be requiring 5 doses of Rabipur on 0, 3rd, 7th, 14th & 28th day. If wound is extensive, human rabies immunoglobulin is also given with first dose. Two doses of tetanus toxoid should also be given. A course of antibiotic may be required if wound get infected.. Thus I would suggest that you should visit a physician to take a look at your wound and suggest you a plan of treatment. Thanks for Trusting & Posting your Query on this forum. Hope this will help you. Feel free to ask any further question. Have a nice Day. Regards, Dr.Abhijeet