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Question: sir,dog bite me on thursday i got ARV(0 day) in 5 hours same day and ARV i got in sunday(3rd day)but next day monday morning dog bite me again i am go to govt. hospital the doctor advice me you continue same ARV and i got next ARV in thursday (7th day) sir any problem or i continue same ARV or start new ARV .
Brief Answer:
Please continue first ARV schedule
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail.
You must continue the first schedule of ARV. There is no need to start new ARV. I hope you have washed your wounds properly with soap and water. There is no need to worry. Please take next ARV on Thursday (Day 7).
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Please continue first ARV schedule
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail.
You must continue the first schedule of ARV. There is no need to start new ARV. I hope you have washed your wounds properly with soap and water. There is no need to worry. Please take next ARV on Thursday (Day 7).
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
thanks sir but during this ARV schedule sex inercourse any problem my partner
Brief Answer:
You can have intercourse with partner
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Thanks for writing in with an update.
There is no problem or restriction in having sex with your partner. Also you can do everything normal and eat normal food. Please do not worry as long you take complete course of ARV.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
You can have intercourse with partner
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Thanks for writing in with an update.
There is no problem or restriction in having sex with your partner. Also you can do everything normal and eat normal food. Please do not worry as long you take complete course of ARV.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
sir, ARV injecton aik bar ke baad kitne din tak effective hai.
Brief Answer:
Six months after last injection
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Thanks for writing in with an update
Initial injections are effective for six months after last injection. Booster doses of vaccine are recommended every two years for those individuals who continue to be at increased risk of getting bitten by dogs to maintain protective antibody levels.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Six months after last injection
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Thanks for writing in with an update
Initial injections are effective for six months after last injection. Booster doses of vaccine are recommended every two years for those individuals who continue to be at increased risk of getting bitten by dogs to maintain protective antibody levels.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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