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How Can A Dog Bite Be Treated?
Hii i was scratched by a dog in the morning and after 4-5 minute it makes me realise that i was scratched . I immediately washed my hand wit water and then after after shave lotion and then after 30 sec of wash with soap and 4 to 5 hours later i get my vaccination first dose and a titnes injection too .my question is that i had read somewher that you have to was your hand 15 min with soap but i didn t .,is this okay
Tue, 22 Aug 2017
Hi i do care for your concern.
The virus spread by either bite of rabid animal or exposure of saliva to open wounds or abrasion.
need not panic as you have not exposed to above conditions.
Washing with soap thoroughly is recommended, which you have done.
You got vaccinated and that is a wise thing to do.
So need not worry everything gets well soon.
Hope i have answered your question, If you have more feel free to ask.
Thank you.
The virus spread by either bite of rabid animal or exposure of saliva to open wounds or abrasion.
need not panic as you have not exposed to above conditions.
Washing with soap thoroughly is recommended, which you have done.
You got vaccinated and that is a wise thing to do.
So need not worry everything gets well soon.
Hope i have answered your question, If you have more feel free to ask.
Thank you.
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