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Scratch From Tooth Of Street Dog On Hand, Light Bleeding. Taken Tetanus Injection. Should I Take Anti Rabies Injection?
hello Dr. yesterday afternoon at 1 pm while playing with 4 months old street dog whose health condition looks good, I have got very small scratch of his tooth on my hand. a very tiny like a pin point at 3 places, a blood was appear on my hand. Immediately I washed my hand with soap & I have also taken tetanus injection in the evening, is it necessary to take anti rabies injection course. if yes than how many & in how much time?
Fri, 16 Aug 2013
Hi,
You require to go for ARV injections.
Total 5 injections. on 0, 3, 7, 14, 30 days.
consult your doctor and go for shots.
Ok and take care.
You require to go for ARV injections.
Total 5 injections. on 0, 3, 7, 14, 30 days.
consult your doctor and go for shots.
Ok and take care.
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