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Is A Scratch By Dog On The Leg Leaving Teeth Marks On Skin A Cause For Concern?

Hi, I have a question. I went out today to get my mail and out of no where 2 dogs started barking at me. I was trying to get away from one but the other scratch my leg with his teeth a little and left some teeth marks. However, I did not bleed. Should I be concerned of rabies or swim thing like that? I didn t make sure if the dog that bit me had any problems but the other dog that was in front of me looked healthy.
Mon, 31 Aug 2020
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Hello,

* As per my clinical experience, the post exposure prophylaxis of the rabies depends upon the patient`s vaccination status along with biting animal if available for observation or not.

* The WHO recommendations is to

- wash the area immediately under running tap water vigorously, which makes transmission of viral pathogens very very limited
- apply sterile dressing with Neomycin cream if available
- get examined by your primary care provider for the discussion about the need of anti rabies vaccination if at all it occurs in your case.

* The dog can be rabid, looking normal on first appearance, and hence one should not neglect approaching the primary care physician.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
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Is A Scratch By Dog On The Leg Leaving Teeth Marks On Skin A Cause For Concern?

Hello, * As per my clinical experience, the post exposure prophylaxis of the rabies depends upon the patient`s vaccination status along with biting animal if available for observation or not. * The WHO recommendations is to - wash the area immediately under running tap water vigorously, which makes transmission of viral pathogens very very limited - apply sterile dressing with Neomycin cream if available - get examined by your primary care provider for the discussion about the need of anti rabies vaccination if at all it occurs in your case. * The dog can be rabid, looking normal on first appearance, and hence one should not neglect approaching the primary care physician. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel