What Causes Itching And Tingling Sensation In The Leg Post A Dog Bite?

Posted on Mon, 20 Mar 2017

Question: Hello Doctor,

I was bitten by a street doctor 1 month ago during night , I consulted a doctor when I woke up I guess after 10-12 hours he advised me to have 5 dose of rabipur, I was wearing jeans when dog attacked me it was a scratch, now I have taken all the 5 dose but on my leg near scratch I am feeling little itching and tingling, is it a sign of concern? Do I need to visit a doctor or should I take any booster dose if available please make sure I am very nervous

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No need to worry.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Itching and tingling at the site of scratch can be a sign of healing. After taking 5 doses of Rabipur there is no need to worry. This can be minor superficial nerve irritation. No need to worry. it will subside on its own in next few days.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (4 hours later)

Thanks for your response

i was just wondering if everynurse is well trained and they know how to inject rabipur as powder mixing with solvent and then injecting?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
Every trained nurse is well trained in giving such injections. it dissolves easily and well in the solvent provided. No need to worry.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.

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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (46 hours later)

Thanks

just wanted to make sure that no booster shots are required now ?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No more boosters needed.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thank you.
I am happy I could help.
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Wishing you the best in whatever you do.
Best regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (41 hours later)

Thanks for the reply,

Just a quick question again. How long does the vaccines works means if again got a scratch in 2 months, does a full 5 does required again ?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No.

Detailed Answer:
Vaccine is fully effective for 6 months and partially effective for upto 2 years.
Regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar