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Take these important majors after a dog bite

By Lokmat English Desk | Updated: February 9, 2022 17:24 IST

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A dog bite on a human can be very dangerous and no one should ignore it. If someone does they can be the victim of rabies which could further cause hydrophobia. It is a viral zoonotic infection spread from animals. This leads to an infection like encephalitis, which certainly cannot be treated if you delay the treatment.
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According to Ghaziabad-based Modern Dog Clinic doctor Vikram Singh Verma, you should do these three things after the dog bite, if necessary, the victim should be given immediate medical help.
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1) Do not tie a cloth on the cut wound keep it open.2) Wash the wound area with soap.3) See a doctor within 24 hours and take the injection prescribed by the doctor.
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If possible find out if the dog who has bitten someone has rabies or not. Because if a dog with rabies could cause serious problem to you.
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Symptoms of Rabies in Dogs - When the dog gets into the habit of snarling and biting anyone without a reason it's a sign of rabies.
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If you haven't been bitten by a dog with rabies, your doctor may recommend vaccines to treat you. Getting vaccinated for minor scratches is most effective. If you get the deep bite anti-rabies immunoglobulin is necessary.
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If a pet dog has bitten then three vaccinations are required. That is, the first vaccine a day after the dog bite, the second three days later, and the third seven days later. If bitten by a street dog, you will need to have five to seven vaccinations within a week after the third vaccine.
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