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Musk shrew bite
Is there required anti rabbies vaccine after Musk shrew bite my 2 year baby or any other treatment required
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A musk shrew (house shrew) bite is not a rabies risk, so anti-rabies vaccine (ARV) is NOT required.
Shrews are not known to transmit rabies, unlike dogs, cats, bats, monkeys, etc.
Next Steps
Management:
Wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water for 10–15 minutes
Apply antiseptic
Tetanus prophylaxis if needed
Antibiotics only if there are signs of infection
Health Tips
When to see a doctor:
Deep wound
Signs of infection (redness, swelling, pus)
Reassurance:
No need for ARV or rabies immunoglobulin in musk shrew bite.
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Don't worry musk shrew doesn't spread Rabies
Just wash the area with water and soap
That's enough
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While Musk shrews are not considered a primary carrier of rabies, you should immediately wash the bite thoroughly with soap and water for at least fifteen minutes to reduce infection risk, if wound is bigger need of antibiotics kindly consult
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I totally understand your concern. Before suggesting treatment, I would like to ask a few questions to ensure the correct management can be provided.
Contact me on Practo or WhatsApp chat.
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Dr. G. Avinash MBBS, MD (Pediatrics) Fellowship in Neonatology
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
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