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Rabies exposure
I was driving my bike suddenly something hit my face and when i checked my face i have a small scratch on my nose i suspect what if it's a bat i m not sure what was it should i go for a vaccine for rabies
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Bat is rabid animal.
So if u get screatch u go for first aid like wash the woundwith, soap n water. Apply povidone iodine locally.
Than,
Immediately go to phc or government hospital for pep as vaccine n inj tt.
Pep for dose on 0, 3, 7, 28 day
Dose 1ml
Site deltoid reason
Route Intradermal +
Inj tt one ample intramuscular in deltoid reason only one.
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Need few more details
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Rabies from bats — though rare in India — can happen even from minor contact, because:
• Bat bites or scratches can be tiny and painless
• The virus can be transmitted through saliva if it touches a scratch or mucous membrane (eyes, mouth, nose)
Next Steps
1. Wash the wound thoroughly
• Use soap and running water for 15 minutes continuously.
• Then, apply povidone-iodine (Betadine) or any antiseptic.
2. Go to the nearest hospital or municipal health center immediately (preferably within a few hours).
• Ask for Post-Exposure Rabies Vaccination (PEP).
• Mention: “Possible bat exposure with scratch on face, animal untraceable.”
3. They will start the Rabies vaccine series (and maybe immunoglobulin) depending on:
• Nature of the scratch
• Your vaccination history
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Dr. Amulya
General Physician
1 yrs exp
Mysore
Firstly wash the area thoroughly with soap and water
Get vaccination as follows
Inj TT im stat
Inj ARV on 0,3,7,14, 28th days
Based on severity of wound inj erig will be advised
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