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The cat scratched 3 days ago. Got my 2nd dose of ARV today..it bled slightly after few minutes of cat scratch.. is rig needed for this wound ?
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Since the wound bled, this is a Category III exposure and RIG should ideally have been given with the first ARV dose. The good news is that RIG can still be given up to 7 days after the first vaccine, so you still have time. Please visit a hospital or rabies clinic as soon as possible to get RIG infiltrated at the wound site. Continue your ARV course as scheduled.
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Greetings,
I got your health concern , it can be treated with further evaluation, medical counselling, and proper treatment.
Pls do contact for hassle free consultation.
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Dr Hemanth Patakamuri.
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Not required
Take tt injection
Keep wound clean.
Kindly consult to discuss further treatment plan.
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Yes get RIG as active immunity takes 7 days to develop.
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Not needed.
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Do consult
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As the wound in hand n so small no RIG REQUIRED.
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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No need
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
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Need few more details for further evaluation. Kindly consult
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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Kindly do connect and consult
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Abhishek Gill
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Delhi
Hello,
After examining your wound, your cat bite belongs to category -3. You have to take HRIG asap,
HRIG provides immunity for 10yrs or lifelong.
Ideally it should be received asap or maximum 72hrs for best efficacy.
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Complete vaccine schedule as per mentioned dates
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