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How Can A Dog Bite On The Hand Be Treated?
A dog cut my hand a week ago with his paw and it did not swell or hurt until yesterday. there is no visible pus and the right angle cut has closed and looks good. Should I go to an urgent care unit to have the swelling checked out? YYYY@YYYY
Tue, 24 Apr 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Get antirabies vaccines even though it’s already late. Apply antibiotic ointment.
Start a short course of antibiotics for 5 to 7 days.
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Dr. Shinas Hussain
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Get antirabies vaccines even though it’s already late. Apply antibiotic ointment.
Start a short course of antibiotics for 5 to 7 days.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain
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