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Why There Is A Blister Under A Healed Dog Bite?

Should I be concerned about a blister that has formed under a healed dog bite? I was bitten by a dog in Thailand one month ago. Had excellent ER care with stitches and post-exposure rabies series. The wound has healed over, but there is a blister under the new skin. No other signs of infection. Is this normal?
Thu, 12 Jun 2014
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Infectious Diseases Specialist,  's  Response
Hello,
Welcome to HCM,

As you were bit by a dog for which your doctor has given post exposure prophylaxis and sutured the wound and the wound was healed in due course of time.

The blister under the skin may be due to underlying infection which should be confirmed by the physical examination. If there is a blister under the new skin it could be a secondary bacterial infection.

I would suggest you to consult your doctor for physical examination and find out the reason for the lesion under the skin.
Thank you.
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Why There Is A Blister Under A Healed Dog Bite?

Hello, Welcome to HCM, As you were bit by a dog for which your doctor has given post exposure prophylaxis and sutured the wound and the wound was healed in due course of time. The blister under the skin may be due to underlying infection which should be confirmed by the physical examination. If there is a blister under the new skin it could be a secondary bacterial infection. I would suggest you to consult your doctor for physical examination and find out the reason for the lesion under the skin. Thank you.