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Suggest Treatment For Dog Bite
I was bitten by my dog on Saturday and received a Hematoma on my left forearm. I went to Urgent care and was treated. The swollen spot decreased greatly the first three days. Since I returned to work on Tuesday the swelling has not decreased and may have increased a little. I am on antibiotics and was told to put heat on it as much as possible. Should I be concerned?
Mon, 18 Apr 2016
Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern.
The current exposure is a risky one and it falls in category 3. Hence, a complete course of Rabipur needs to be completed along with the local wound care and antibiotics what you are taking.
As per WHO recommendations, One dose of the vaccine should be administered on days 0, 3, 7, 14 and 30.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
All the best.
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern.
The current exposure is a risky one and it falls in category 3. Hence, a complete course of Rabipur needs to be completed along with the local wound care and antibiotics what you are taking.
As per WHO recommendations, One dose of the vaccine should be administered on days 0, 3, 7, 14 and 30.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
All the best.
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