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Red Bruise On Leg Due To Attack By Dog. No Bite Or Open Wound. Is Medical Attention Needed?

today i was attacked by a dog while jogging ,the dog was a german sheppard it was tied n front of a house and the chain got loose and attacked me but i turned and controled him and held him down wih my hands,stil it tried to bite me in my leg while i was pushing him away ,there was a saliva mark on my pants and his teeth did not penetrate and cut me but it broosed my leg and it got red if like i banged it on a coffee table or so.No blood ,no teeth cut or open skin.Still i'm worried about rabies,am i at risk?should i seek medical attention? thanks
Wed, 27 Nov 2013
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Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day

Any bruising,scratch or bite is considered as significant exposure.
I would suggest you following
1. Wash the part thoroughly with water
2. Take the post exposure prophylaxis Rabies vaccine immediately

Sooner you take it better it is. Remember Rabies isoos of the disease with 100% mortality.

Take care

Regards
Dr T Shobha
MBBS MD
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Red Bruise On Leg Due To Attack By Dog. No Bite Or Open Wound. Is Medical Attention Needed?

Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day Any bruising,scratch or bite is considered as significant exposure. I would suggest you following 1. Wash the part thoroughly with water 2. Take the post exposure prophylaxis Rabies vaccine immediately Sooner you take it better it is. Remember Rabies isoos of the disease with 100% mortality. Take care Regards Dr T Shobha MBBS MD