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Is A Rabies Treatment Needed For A Scratch Caused By A Stray Dog?

sir today morning i have beaten by a small (approx 2 month dog) stray dog on my knee , it does not bleed but The scrath causes redness on part of skin and little pain if i squeeze with the finger on near by area ..i consult a doctor and he gives me one tetanus injection . did i need rabies treatment..Please reply
Tue, 29 Apr 2014
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Hello,
Welcome to HCM,

Rabies is a disease which is transmitted by the dog, which is 100% fatal but it is 100% preventable by proper and adequate treatment.

As you have been scratched by stray dog on your knee. As it is a scratch and there was no bleeding it is categorized into Cat II bite according to WHO categories and it is necessary to take active immunization with Antirabies vaccine.

You have to take antirabies vaccine on days 0, 3, 7, 14 and 28. In addition to this you should take Inj TT and antibiotic like tab Augmentin for 5 days will suffices the treatment.
Thank you.
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Is A Rabies Treatment Needed For A Scratch Caused By A Stray Dog?

Hello, Welcome to HCM, Rabies is a disease which is transmitted by the dog, which is 100% fatal but it is 100% preventable by proper and adequate treatment. As you have been scratched by stray dog on your knee. As it is a scratch and there was no bleeding it is categorized into Cat II bite according to WHO categories and it is necessary to take active immunization with Antirabies vaccine. You have to take antirabies vaccine on days 0, 3, 7, 14 and 28. In addition to this you should take Inj TT and antibiotic like tab Augmentin for 5 days will suffices the treatment. Thank you.