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Bitten By Stray Dog, No Bleeding. TT Injection Taken. Should I Take Anti Rabies Injection?
Respected Sir/Madam,
Two days Back i had got bitten y a stray Dog. Fortunately, I was wearing a jeans and as a consequences only the a layer of the Skin came out . There was no blood coming out at the bitten area. As a precaution I had gone to Doctor and got only T.T. injection so far.
Could you please suggest should i go for anti rabies injection......
Mridul
Two days Back i had got bitten y a stray Dog. Fortunately, I was wearing a jeans and as a consequences only the a layer of the Skin came out . There was no blood coming out at the bitten area. As a precaution I had gone to Doctor and got only T.T. injection so far.
Could you please suggest should i go for anti rabies injection......
Mridul
Thu, 2 May 2013
Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
If the dog's saliva did not come in the direct contact with your skin then there is no need to worry. If it is possible then do watch the dog for next ten days for any symptoms of rabies or get yourself vaccinated.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
If the dog's saliva did not come in the direct contact with your skin then there is no need to worry. If it is possible then do watch the dog for next ten days for any symptoms of rabies or get yourself vaccinated.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
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