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Suggest Treatment For Severe Monkey Bites
Hi, I have been bitten by 2 Monkeys today very deep & badly at several places ( 5 ~ 6 Deep wounds) on both of my Legs and scratch on my hands. It was a sudden attack by 2 Monkeys.The Wounds are very deep and can be considered as CAT III. Can you please advise which all medicines I need to take?I took a TT Injection today along with the 1st dose of Anti Rabies Injection on my upper Arms at local Civil Hospital given free by them, but I am still worried.Can you please advise, with the proper needed treatments along with the medicine/Injection names available in Delhi, India for this?Also, Please advise what food precautions I need to take?I heard from my Neighbor there is one Injections available specially in Delhi Hospital like SafdarJang which is very expensive but is very effective and useful. He mentioned that cost would be around Rs 35, 000. Is it true? Can I get take that medicine, even if I have taken the TT Injection and 1st Dose of Anti Rabies Injection?Will it be effective and useful?Please advise.Appreciate your response.Thanks in advance.
Thu, 11 Sep 2014
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short answer : anti rabies immunoglobulin is the injection you are mentioning and it is the best treatment for cat III bites
detailed answer : bites in several areas involving deep injuries are best treated with anti rabies immunoglobulin. a skin test is performed before administering this drug 40 u per kilogram body weight has to be administered in the wounded site and the remaining drug is given intramuscular
this is available in New Delhi
it is called equine antirabies immunoglobulin
hope this explains
with regards
Dr.Amarnath.
short answer : anti rabies immunoglobulin is the injection you are mentioning and it is the best treatment for cat III bites
detailed answer : bites in several areas involving deep injuries are best treated with anti rabies immunoglobulin. a skin test is performed before administering this drug 40 u per kilogram body weight has to be administered in the wounded site and the remaining drug is given intramuscular
this is available in New Delhi
it is called equine antirabies immunoglobulin
hope this explains
with regards
Dr.Amarnath.
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