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What First Aid Treatment Should Be Given For A Dog Bite?

Hi dear sir,
I was passing right now from the street at 1:00 am and in the street dog bites me on my leg at 2 different places but at this time doctor is not around so what to do plz tell me and even its paining where it bites..

Thanks..

Sencerely
Indian guy..
Wed, 19 Mar 2014
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Infectious Diseases Specialist,  's  Response
Hello,
Welcome to HCM,

The disease which is transmitted by dog bite is rabies which is 100% fatal but it is 100% preventable with proper and adequate treatment.

The treatment of any animal bite includes
1.Thorough wound wash under running water for 15 mins with the detergents.
2. Antirabies vaccine on days 0,3,7,14 and 28. The vaccine should be administered intramuscular to the deltoid.
3.Rabies immunoglobulis (RIGs), should be administered in and around the biting wound on day of bite.
4.Inj Tetanus
5.Oral Antibiotics like Tab BActoclav 625 mg for five days.
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What First Aid Treatment Should Be Given For A Dog Bite?

Hello, Welcome to HCM, The disease which is transmitted by dog bite is rabies which is 100% fatal but it is 100% preventable with proper and adequate treatment. The treatment of any animal bite includes 1.Thorough wound wash under running water for 15 mins with the detergents. 2. Antirabies vaccine on days 0,3,7,14 and 28. The vaccine should be administered intramuscular to the deltoid. 3.Rabies immunoglobulis (RIGs), should be administered in and around the biting wound on day of bite. 4.Inj Tetanus 5.Oral Antibiotics like Tab BActoclav 625 mg for five days. Thank you.