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I got bit by a dog that according to the owners has all its shots, on my pinky just two days ago. now my whole pinky is numb and swollen. starting like two hours ago my ring finger and side of my hand is randomly getting numb. the numbness comes and goes? should I go get it looked at ?
Tue, 6 May 2014
Infectious Diseases Specialist, Dr. Praveen G's Response
Hello, Welcome to HCM,
As you were bit by vaccinated dog following which your are having numbness in the bite site. Rabies is a disease transmitted by dog which is 100% fatal but it is 100% preventable with proper and adequate treatment.
You need to take vaccine on days 0, 3,7,14 and 28, if the dog is available for observation and not having any symptoms of rabies for 10 days you can discontinue the antirabies vaccine.
The numbness is may be due to the pain caused by the bite and not because of the disease rabies. I would suggest you to consult your doctor for the shots of antirabies vaccine. Thank you.
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What Causes Numbness After Dog Bite?
Hello, Welcome to HCM, As you were bit by vaccinated dog following which your are having numbness in the bite site. Rabies is a disease transmitted by dog which is 100% fatal but it is 100% preventable with proper and adequate treatment. You need to take vaccine on days 0, 3,7,14 and 28, if the dog is available for observation and not having any symptoms of rabies for 10 days you can discontinue the antirabies vaccine. The numbness is may be due to the pain caused by the bite and not because of the disease rabies. I would suggest you to consult your doctor for the shots of antirabies vaccine. Thank you.