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Hi.. Street Dog Has Bitten Heavily (above Left Foot) My

Posted on Thu, 5 Nov 2020

Question: Hi.. Street dog has bitten heavily (above left foot) my father in law aged 73 yrs yesterday morning. Taken him to hospital & gave immunoglobin injection & anti - rabbis vaccine injection. Dr scheduled to give dosages at 3,7,14,28 days interval. Our main concern is the dog which is bitten was dead after hitted by persons near by to safeguard my father in law. they also confirmed that the dog was ill. please help us to understand whether the injection dosages given for safe to him... Also, please let us know the demise of dog will make any problem to his health..

Answered by Dr. Dr diwashish biswas (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes injection dosage are safe

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome To Ask A Doctor Service.

I have gone through your query, i understand your concern.

you don't worry ,those injectios are completely safe for him.
these injection will prevent from developing rabies.

now another concern is death of dog, yes that is cause of concern but you do not need to worry as your father has started immunoglobulin and vaccination timely.

so you do not need to worry. every thing will be ok.

hope your query got answered .
thank you
and regards
Dr Diwashish

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Answered by Dr. Dr diwashish biswas (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Nome

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome To Ask A Doctor Service .
no there are no such type plans in this type of case.
just gave him proper healthy nutritious diet that would be enough.
and most important thing take all those of vaccine on the exact date.
thanks and regards Dr Diwashish

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Dr diwashish biswas (19 minutes later)

Thanks a lot Dr. do we need to follow any diet for him.. Many people asking to avoid Non-veg, Brinjal & some other veggies. Please suggest a good diet for him for recovery...

Answered by Dr. Dr diwashish biswas (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No these are not side effect of vaccine

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome To Ask A Doctor Service
I have gone through your query and also seen the pictures who sent the woman looks very much deep so there may be chances of superficial bacterial infection or due to inflammation there is presence of fever as you said.
second thing as he vomited that could be due to drugs which causing gastritis leading to vomiting or it could be due to stress induced vomiting.
so these things are not for any cause of concern.
Matthias cause of concern could be if there are any presence of hydrophobia means fear from water or any abnormal behaviour.
I hope patient is on some type of antibiotic as the wound is quite deep patient should take some antibiotic visit your nearest doctor for some dose of antibiotic.
last as you said does he need any further test...that my answer is there are no such tests available as he has started immunoglobulin and rabies vaccine at the earliest the chances of developing these are minimal but in some cases even after starting vaccines at time patients may develop rabies no one can guarantee 100% prevention with vaccination. so hope for the best and make sure that patient is on some kind of antibiotics and antacids.
I hope your query got answered.
thanks and regards
Dr Diwashish

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Dr diwashish biswas (16 minutes later)

Thanks Dr..
1. He had vomited yesterday 7.30 PM & mid night (Bright Yellowish Liquid) like (Image attached). but from today morning till now, no vomit...
2. But have some temperature around 101.7 F & he is not able to take food properly.
3. Also there are 6 sutures done in wounded area. so he is not able to walk properly. (Wound pictures attached)

Is this normal (or) any side effects of Vaccine..? do we need to take any Rabbis test further?