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I got scratched by the stray cat 2 days ago..There was light bleeding (few drops of blood)at the site. I rushed to the nearby government hospital and the got TT shot and ARV shot.. Is the Rabies immunoglobulin needed?
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No need to worry you’ve done right the ARV and TT shots👍
For a stray cat scratch Rabies Immunoglobulin is recommended along with the vaccine for full protection, especially since the cat’s status is unknown.
Book a quick consultation with me right now I’ll review the details confirm if RIG is still needed timing matters, and guide you on the complete schedule. 😊
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Get full course of ARV as it not third degree bite
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No need
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Complete arv doses
Keep wound clean
Do connect so that we can discuss on the treatment plan.
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Rig should be taken within 72 hours of the bite or scratch. Complete the vaccination schedule.
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go back to the government hospital or a tertiary infectious disease care center immediately to receive RIG. It must be administered as soon as possible (ideally within the first 7 days of the first vaccine dose).
You must complete the full remaining ARV schedule exactly on time (Day 3, 7, 14, and 28) as designated by the hospital.
Keep the scratch site clean by flushing it gently under running water with soap if not already done. Do not apply tight bandages, stitches, or home remedies to the open scratch.
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If 7 days pass after administering the first dose of the rabies vaccine, RIG is no longer indicated because the body's active immunity has already started developing. Time is of the essence.
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No RIG NEEDED
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Take 5 dose of ARV dats enough
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Inj immunoglobulin needed according to weight
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Wash it properly with soap.
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
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8 yrs exp
Kolkata
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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. Sonparote Shrutika Suresh
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4 yrs exp
New Delhi
Complete the dose that’s it
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
No need
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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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Dr. Chaithra H
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5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Not required
But complete course of anti rabies vaccine
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Inj TT
No bleeding no arv
Do connect and consult
Will help you
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