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Is Anti-rabies Or Anti-tetanus Needed For Hedgehog Bite?

i was bitten by my new pet hedgehog a day ago. do i need anti rabies or anti tetanu? i had an anti tetanu and tetanus toxoid last month when i was punctured by a nail. but i havent received any anti rabies yet. so basicaly do i need any medications?
Tue, 25 Mar 2014
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Hello,
Welcome to HCM,

As you are bitten by your pet hedgehog, which is known to transmit rabies if it carries the rabies virus in it. The disease rabies is 100% fatal but it is 100% preventable by proper treatment.

For your bite and the symptoms i would suggest you to follow

1.Wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water for atleast 15 mins
2.Antirabies vaccine on days 0,3,7,14 and 28, which should be administered intramusculary to the deltoid muscle
3.Antirabies serum, should be administered in and around the biting wound.
4. Inj Tetanus, should be given intramuscular.

These medications will help you to protect you against the disease rabies.
Thank you.
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Is Anti-rabies Or Anti-tetanus Needed For Hedgehog Bite?

Hello, Welcome to HCM, As you are bitten by your pet hedgehog, which is known to transmit rabies if it carries the rabies virus in it. The disease rabies is 100% fatal but it is 100% preventable by proper treatment. For your bite and the symptoms i would suggest you to follow 1.Wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water for atleast 15 mins 2.Antirabies vaccine on days 0,3,7,14 and 28, which should be administered intramusculary to the deltoid muscle 3.Antirabies serum, should be administered in and around the biting wound. 4. Inj Tetanus, should be given intramuscular. These medications will help you to protect you against the disease rabies. Thank you.