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Would I Be Infected With Rabies If Bitten By A Vaccinated Dog?
Hi. My four month old labrador had bitten me last four days. He had his anti-rabies vaccine when he was three months. Would I be infected with rabies? I'm afraid I would also be infected with the virus since his bite had caused my skin to get black bruise and two half centimeter marks. please help me. thanks
In your case it appears thar your dog has very recently been vaccinated. Few things you should notice that whether behaviour of your dog has changed, was the attack by your dog seems abnormal etc..
In my opinion you should start anti rabies vaccine and simultaneously observe your dog for 7 days to find any abnormal behaviour, violent movements, excessive salivation etc.. If you find pet is absolutely normal after 7 days then stop taking further shots of vaccine( this is according to international guidelines).
I also want to add that apart from this you should consult physician for antitetanus shot and need of antibiotic for your wound. This is because dog bite can also cause severe bacterial wound infection.
I hope this will help you. Please revert back with your feedback.
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Would I Be Infected With Rabies If Bitten By A Vaccinated Dog?
Hello ..welcome to HCM. I am Dr Jigar(ID specialist). In your case it appears thar your dog has very recently been vaccinated. Few things you should notice that whether behaviour of your dog has changed, was the attack by your dog seems abnormal etc.. In my opinion you should start anti rabies vaccine and simultaneously observe your dog for 7 days to find any abnormal behaviour, violent movements, excessive salivation etc.. If you find pet is absolutely normal after 7 days then stop taking further shots of vaccine( this is according to international guidelines). I also want to add that apart from this you should consult physician for antitetanus shot and need of antibiotic for your wound. This is because dog bite can also cause severe bacterial wound infection. I hope this will help you. Please revert back with your feedback. Regards.