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Licked by a pet dog of in thumb.
Last sunday I have been licked by a pet dog of a resort in my thumb. There was no raw surface. But little cracked skin . I have watched it for 10 minutes with running water immediately. Did I require ARV?
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If the dog is infected with the rabies virus there is a possibility of transmission through your skin cut.
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If you have washed properly under tap water with Soap water. you need not take it
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