Snake Bite Health Feed

It is important to have any changes or abnormalities in the testicles checked by a healthcare professional as soon as possible. Shrinking or retraction of one testicle can be a sign of a serious underlying condition, such as testicular cancer or a testicular torsion.
I would recommend that you schedule an appointment with a urologist or a healthcare provider who specializes in men's health. During your appointment, the provider will perform a physical exam, which may include an ultrasound, t...more

"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.

If the gap between previous 5 dose rabies vaccination completion course and a bite by a rabies dog or street dog exceeds 5 years, - full course of 5 vaccine injections is advised. It appears that gap is 16 years here.

Protection (after rabies vaccination) is tested in laboratory by virus neutralising antibody (rvna) titre which should be 5 iu/ml of serum in the vaccinated person, which is considered protective. If titre is found lower, booster dose of tissue culture vaccine is given. There are only 5 centres where this test is done. One is at nicd - delhi. Your query and response are more academic. Always consult proper physician for clarification.

Once you are on vaccination schedule & in between dog bites complete your vaccination.
One need to evaluate the injury you got from dog bite (blessing or deep bite) & need for immunoglobulin to ge given or not at the woundsite & subcutaneous.
For details, consult online.

You should do balloning or icecream stick excerise. It helps in increasing mouth opening, you should stop antibiotics sometimes complete improvement in mouth opening will take 4- 6 weeks.

Hi lybrate-user
size of the lymph nides also mater. Usually subcentimere sized nodes are due to infection from bacteria and viruses. If you do not have fever, cough, weight loss etc, generally there is no need to worry.

Pep means vaccine is the only solution. Don't delay. Rabies is 100% fetal.
What for you r waiting. Its available in government hospital also.

Hi
swollen lymph nodes in the neck are a common occurrence during colds or infections, as they are part of the body's immune response to fight off infections. If the swollen lymph nodes are painless, small, and remain the same size, they are likely not a serious issue. However, if they grow larger, become painful, or are accompanied by other symptoms such as fever, weight loss, or night sweats, it is important to go for routine blood tests as well as usg
regards.

1.clean bed sore with preboiled cotton swab 2. Apply t bact ointment over bed sore.
3. Apply metrogyl p ointment 2% arround bed sore.
4. Keep on changing postuer.