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Is Medical Attention Required For Dog Bite?

Hi. I was just bitten by a dog I didn t know and the owner didn t offer any information about. It hurt but didn t break the skin or tear through my jeans. I have a purple and red bruise but no bleeding or cut. Do I need to get a tetanus shot or seek medical attention?
Fri, 20 Jun 2014
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Hello,
Welcome to HCM,

Rabies is 100% fatal but it is 100% preventable by proper and adequate treatment and this is transmitted by dog bite.

As you were bit by a dog and there is no information about the vaccination status of the dog. The bite has not led to break of the skin.

You had a purple and red bruise but no bleeding or cut ,according to WHO it is categorized into Cat II. For your condition I would suggest you to follow

1.Wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water.
2.Active immunization with antirabies vaccine on days 0,3,7,14 and 28.
3.Inj TT, 0.5 ml,IM
4.Topical T-Bact ointment.
Thank you.
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Is Medical Attention Required For Dog Bite?

Hello, Welcome to HCM, Rabies is 100% fatal but it is 100% preventable by proper and adequate treatment and this is transmitted by dog bite. As you were bit by a dog and there is no information about the vaccination status of the dog. The bite has not led to break of the skin. You had a purple and red bruise but no bleeding or cut ,according to WHO it is categorized into Cat II. For your condition I would suggest you to follow 1.Wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water. 2.Active immunization with antirabies vaccine on days 0,3,7,14 and 28. 3.Inj TT, 0.5 ml,IM 4.Topical T-Bact ointment. Thank you.