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Is Rabies Transmission Possible After A Dog Scratch To The Hand?
Hi doctor: Scenario: my son s Labrador dog scratched my hand 2 days ago while I was cleaning her cage. The dog is 7 months old and complete with all the required vaccinations, staying in a cage since birth and eating just dog food and drinking milk and water. Before I am not aware that dog scratch has also rabies possiblity until somebody told me so i do some reasearch, the result was, I don t have peace of mind and I am worried about my condition. My Question: Is there a risk on my part? do i need to consult a doctor? if yes, which doctor do I need to consult? Please help me have some peace of mind
Mon, 22 Sep 2014
Hi,
You may visit ER / Emergency department. Probably after examination, vaccination if required will be given. However it is advisable to take along all the vaccination details of your dog along with you also.
Regards
Dr. Mishra
You may visit ER / Emergency department. Probably after examination, vaccination if required will be given. However it is advisable to take along all the vaccination details of your dog along with you also.
Regards
Dr. Mishra
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