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Bitten By Stray Dog, Abnormal Dog, Taken TT, Antibiotic, Vaxirab. Should I Take Immunoglobulin Injection?

sir i got bitten by a stray dog on 3rd september with 3 bites on my left thigh. the dog has also bitten around 8 people and the dog is not normal. i got injected with a TT, antibiotic and Vaxirab which will be continued to 5 doses. should i take immunoglobulin injection? Also tell within what period of time immunoglobulin should be injected?
Mon, 10 Sep 2012
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If you have taken Vaxirab continue the same as per schedule If possible.Pl observe the dogto see whether it has got rabies or not. There is no need to take immunoglobulin.Get the site of bite cleaned and dressing done evryday itill it becomes dry.
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Bitten By Stray Dog, Abnormal Dog, Taken TT, Antibiotic, Vaxirab. Should I Take Immunoglobulin Injection?

If you have taken Vaxirab continue the same as per schedule If possible.Pl observe the dogto see whether it has got rabies or not. There is no need to take immunoglobulin.Get the site of bite cleaned and dressing done evryday itill it becomes dry.