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General Physician•Ambala
Hello Mr. lybrate-user. Aap already rabies prophylaxis le chuke hain- toh agar apko abhi bite hua (ya future mein ho)- 2 scenarios: first ki it was superficial scratch and deep skin cut nahi hua- just clean the wound with water and antiseptic. Keep it clean and dry.
Second scenario- deep skin cut hain (severe bite) - toh apko re-exposure prohylaxis lena hoga- 2 intramuscular injections, on day 0 and 3. No need to take rabies immunoglobulins. Also you should get tetanus shot agar apne last 5 ...more
Second scenario- deep skin cut hain (severe bite) - toh apko re-exposure prohylaxis lena hoga- 2 intramuscular injections, on day 0 and 3. No need to take rabies immunoglobulins. Also you should get tetanus shot agar apne last 5 ...more
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As per the books of forensic medicine" masterbation is a perversion" and compulsive masterbation is a disease which needs counseling and treatment. At this age you are bound to be aroused by so many stimulii, try to find out and avoid e.g. Watching prone, continuously thinking about sex, going to places where you are aroused must be avoided. Don't remain alone, increase your social involvement make more good friends and give your time to them, spend more time in public. Engage your mind in other...more
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Precautions or contraindications for rabies vaccination
immunosuppression. Immunosuppressive agents should not be administered during postexposure therapy unless essential for the treatment of other conditions. Pregnancy..allergies.
Rabies vaccine can prevent rabies if given to a person after an exposure. After an exposure or potential exposure to rabies, the wound site should be thoroughly cleaned with soap and water.
immunosuppression. Immunosuppressive agents should not be administered during postexposure therapy unless essential for the treatment of other conditions. Pregnancy..allergies.
Rabies vaccine can prevent rabies if given to a person after an exposure. After an exposure or potential exposure to rabies, the wound site should be thoroughly cleaned with soap and water.
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General Physician•Vadodara
If you have completed the full course of rabies vaccination, it is unlikely that you will need to take the vaccination again. However, it is always best to consult with a healthcare provider or a local animal control agency in your area for specific advice on your situation. They will be able to evaluate the risk of rabies transmission from the scratch and provide appropriate guidance on whether or not additional vaccination or treatment is necessary. It is also important to clean the wound thor...more
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"the immunity induced by a full course tissue culture vaccine persists for 3-5 years in a normal healthy person. Any re-exposure during this period shall necessitate administration of two boosters spaced a week apart. Or 0 and 3 (ijcp). No anti-rabies serum is indicated (immunoglobuline) up to five years following full dose primary immunisation. However consult a qualified doctor personally in such events. Sometimes in rabies, it is safer to over treat than under treat.
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