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Suggest Cure For A Bruise On The Leg
Yesterday, accidentally my left leg landed on a dog. I could feel that it was biting me, but on my chappals and trying with its leg to move me away. I am not sure whether the dog's nails scratched my body. I didn't see any wounds or any blood.
But when i came home, i see a scratch on my leg, not painful and no blood either, and so i am not sure whether it is from the dog.
should i go for any medical precautions
But when i came home, i see a scratch on my leg, not painful and no blood either, and so i am not sure whether it is from the dog.
should i go for any medical precautions
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Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hi thanks for asking question.
When such case occur first affected area has to be washed properly with soap and water.
Here very less chance of having rabies to you as you have no bite by dog only scratches are there.
If still you have doubt regarding bite then antirabies vaccine can be taken.
I hope i have solve your query.thanks.
When such case occur first affected area has to be washed properly with soap and water.
Here very less chance of having rabies to you as you have no bite by dog only scratches are there.
If still you have doubt regarding bite then antirabies vaccine can be taken.
I hope i have solve your query.thanks.
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