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Should I get rabies shot
Greetings doctor . Right now I am in Thailand island kosamui where I was sleeping and I suddenly noticed this injury / wound on my finger( photo attached) .8 hours before that I participated in activity where you have to feed watermelon to elephant I also fed elephant with watermelon .so can it be that during that somehow elephant injured me with their trunk and if so since I am not in the country should I get rabies shot there only or I get rabies shot once I arrive back that is on Sunday night ?
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Get a tetanus immunization as soon as possible or within 24 hours and rabies also needed immediately
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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10 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Dr. Najeeb T
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9 yrs exp
Malappuram
Kindly consult in practo app
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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. Anubha Singh
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Jhansi
The risk of contracting rabies from an elephant is extremely low. While rabies can infect a wide range of mammals, it is most commonly associated with domestic animals like dogs, cats, and wildlife such as bats, raccoons, and skunks.
Elephants, being large herbivores, are not considered natural reservoirs of the rabies virus. However, it's always essential to exercise caution and avoid contact with any wild animal, including elephants, as they can carry other diseases or pose physical dangers.
If you suspect you have been bitten or exposed to any animal, it's important to seek immediate medical attention to assess the risk of rabies and receive post-exposure prophylaxis if necessary. Rabies is a serious and potentially fatal viral disease, and prompt medical attention is crucial in case of exposure.
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Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma
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9 yrs exp
Gurgaon
According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the disease and cause and it's best Treatment as you have mentioned as above .
Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it need complete history of patient as personal and family history.
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