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Suggest Treatment For Swollen And Bruised Calf
My dogs got into a fight about 20 minutes ago. While trying to break it up, I got bit on the back of my left calf. It s starting swell, bruise, and form what looks/feels like blood blisters on the darkest parts of the bruise. The skin is not broken at all, but it feels as though the muscle is being tugged. Should I be concerned? Is there anything I should do to handle it?
Thu, 16 Apr 2015
Dear patient
This is matter of great concern as dog bite leads to rabies which is 100 %fatal. Safe and effective anti rabies vaccine is available and you should take it asap after bite. Total of five dosages are given as per shedule. You need to consult infectious diseases specialist nearby you and get yourself vaccinated. Dressing of local part also needs to be done and short course of antibiotics is required. All the best.
This is matter of great concern as dog bite leads to rabies which is 100 %fatal. Safe and effective anti rabies vaccine is available and you should take it asap after bite. Total of five dosages are given as per shedule. You need to consult infectious diseases specialist nearby you and get yourself vaccinated. Dressing of local part also needs to be done and short course of antibiotics is required. All the best.
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