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Had Shots Of PCEC, Lymph Nodes Developed Around Neck, Arms Pain, Breathing Difficulty. Are These Side Effects?
good day, I was bitten by a dog and I got 4 shots of PCEC. after having injected, some lymph nodes developed around my neck area and my arm muscles are aching. I cant lift even a pitcher full of water. I also have breathing difficulty occasionally. Are these side effects serious? what must I do?..thank you very much. Leni,Philippines
Tue, 14 May 2013
Hello.Some symptoms you reffers can be adverse effects of Rabies vaccines
but too can be symtoms and signs caused by dog bite.
Dog bites can caused bacterial or viral infections whose manifestations are
swollen wound,muscle pain,lymph nodes increased or difficulty breath.
Go to your doctor as soon as possible to rule out these complications from the dog bite.
I wish you good health
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but too can be symtoms and signs caused by dog bite.
Dog bites can caused bacterial or viral infections whose manifestations are
swollen wound,muscle pain,lymph nodes increased or difficulty breath.
Go to your doctor as soon as possible to rule out these complications from the dog bite.
I wish you good health
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