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Experienced mild fever(99.9/100.00) on 3rd day after receiving 2nd dose of ARV with muscle pain and weakness and dizziness.. is it normal? I am worried because no rig was prescribed by the doctor..but the wound bled a little and a stray cat scratched on my wrist.. I am observing the cat as well. The cat is still alive and normal in 8th day ..
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Fever is due to side effects of vaccine.
Don't worry.
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Mild fever, muscle pain, and weakness after the 2nd dose of ARV are common side effects and usually settle soon.
With the cat still normal on day 8, the risk is extremely low.
Book a quick consultation with me now for proper assessment and complete peace of mind.
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Get yourself checked ASAP.
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The discomfort you are experiencing is a listed side-effect of ARV. The good thing is you are not deteriorating and the cat is well. Hydrate well, take paracetamol 500 for pain, malaise etc. you can 2 to 3 in a day.
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complete the post exposure protocol for animal bite of ARV
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Yes, mild fever, body ache, and dizziness are very common side effects after the anti-rabies vaccine and are not a cause for concern. You can take a paracetamol 500mg if the fever or body ache bothers you. Regarding RIG â it is given for Category III exposures (deep bites, wounds on face/neck/hands, or heavy bleeding). A scratch on the wrist that bled slightly is typically Category II, for which ARV alone is sufficient. Your doctor's decision seems appropriate. Also, the cat being alive and behaving normally on Day 8 is a very reassuring sign â if the cat remains healthy for 10 days, rabies transmission is considered extremely unlikely. Please complete the full ARV course without missing any dose.
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Do consult
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Can occur after vaccine. If fever or bodyache is more, take tab paracetamol 500mg one sos.
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After vaccine its normal.
Zerodol sp three times a day after food for 3to5.
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need more details about day of cat scratch and fever day
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Yes it's normal
Kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
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Kolkata
Need few more details for further evaluation. Kindly consult
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables
Fiber meal
Do connect and consult
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Normal
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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