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Hello... I was randomly attacked by a very aggressive dog at a park and was bit on the finger. It was extremely painful, but I saw no signs that the dog had punctured my skin so my friend and I left. Within 10 minutes I noticed the dog had severely punctured my finger down to the bone, but it wasn't bleeding at all. I though nothing of it, until later that night, thinking that the dog could possibly have rabies. There were two dogs that charged me and my friend, and both dogs were owned by people in the group at the park. I'm not sure if the dogs had tags on their neck or not. It's been almost two weeks now. I've picked up a pretty nasty cold, but that could be from anything really. Should I be concerned about rabies? Is there a way for humans to get tested without getting the vaccination?
hi, wether the dogs are vaccinated or not is an important concern.. if answer is no or dont know immediately start taking anti rabies vaccine and human rabies immunoglobulin,even if you have taken a prior antirabies vaccine course.... it is available free of cost at some govt. hospitals or you can approach a physician for that.. infection can occur even if the wound bleeds..cold may not be because of that dont worry.. get the treatment ASAP
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Treatment For Rabies
hi, wether the dogs are vaccinated or not is an important concern.. if answer is no or dont know immediately start taking anti rabies vaccine and human rabies immunoglobulin,even if you have taken a prior antirabies vaccine course.... it is available free of cost at some govt. hospitals or you can approach a physician for that.. infection can occur even if the wound bleeds..cold may not be because of that dont worry.. get the treatment ASAP hope my answer helped you if you have any more queries i would be happy to help you.