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How Does One Attain Rabies Virus ?
i have a dog,himalyan shepard dog.He has stopped eating and drinking.He also tried to bite me three days back though he is not a agressive dog.I got scrathes on my thigh,it dint bleed but my bruises on my thigh.I am little scared if this could result to rabies virus as i consulted vet . doctor they recommended me to take injections for rabies.My Dog is alive and has not shown any symptoms of madness except eating and drinking(licks if milk is given very little),barking(barks sometimes).I have taken one shot, does it effect the health
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Dr. A. Chakravarthy,
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Dear Friend,
Welcome to HealthcareMagic Forum.
You have Category II exposure.
Better take Anti Rabies Vaccination since the dog is sick.
There are two types of rabies in dogs. Furious type and Dumb Type. In dumb type the dog won't be aggressive
Contact me for more information or guidance
Wish you Good Reproductive & Sexual Health
With Warm Regards,
Dr. A CHAKRAVARTHY MBBS; MBA; (MHSc Reproductive & Sexual Medicine)
Consultant, Sexual Medicine / Sexologist, TRIVANDRUM, KERALA
Email: dr.a.chakravarthy@gmail.com
+91 – 944 77 050 77 / 94471 55 0 77 / 99 464 2 55 77
President, International Association of Sexual Medicine
www.drchakravarthy.com / www.sexual-medicine.org
Welcome to HealthcareMagic Forum.
You have Category II exposure.
Better take Anti Rabies Vaccination since the dog is sick.
There are two types of rabies in dogs. Furious type and Dumb Type. In dumb type the dog won't be aggressive
Contact me for more information or guidance
Wish you Good Reproductive & Sexual Health
With Warm Regards,
Dr. A CHAKRAVARTHY MBBS; MBA; (MHSc Reproductive & Sexual Medicine)
Consultant, Sexual Medicine / Sexologist, TRIVANDRUM, KERALA
Email: dr.a.chakravarthy@gmail.com
+91 – 944 77 050 77 / 94471 55 0 77 / 99 464 2 55 77
President, International Association of Sexual Medicine
www.drchakravarthy.com / www.sexual-medicine.org
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