Question 1

good day doctor, i would like to know how is a dog bite managed in an emergency case, i.e what determines if the injured person get one injection or a series of injection?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Every case is individualized. Treatment when needed require the specifics of the case be reviewed. Pet dog with current shots vs stray with no history that ran off. What is the regional rabies activity (monitored by health department). With no specifics provided no firm suggestion for treatment would be reasonable.

Question 2

how to deal with dog bite?

Accepted Answer

Treatment: I usually recommend a short course of antibiotics for dog bites if there is a penetrated wound, and offer tdap vaccine if you are not up to date (for tetanus).

Question 3

how dangerous is a dog bite?

Accepted Answer

Potentially serious: It depends on involvement of deep structures and subsequent wound care.

Question 4

what will i do if dog bite me?

Accepted Answer

Go to hospital: Go to the hospital to have the wound cleaned and started on antibiotics. You will need to have your tetanus immunization updated and if possible check to make sure the dog does not have rabies.

Question 5

i don't know what to do for a dog bite?

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Dog bite: Go to emergency room, needs a good wash out, rabie shot history of dog needs  to be known otherwise you may  need prophylaxsis and may need antibiotics.

Question 6

what precautions in eating after dog bite?

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Dog Bite: I know of no precautions in eating after said dog bite.  However, did the dog have all its immunizations such as Rabies?  Was it your dog, a neighbors dog?  Was the attack provoked or unprovoked?  Have you had a recent tetanus shot?

Question 7

dog bite and possible infections resulting from that?

Accepted Answer

Seek medical care: You need to seee a doctor- i would recommend a plastic surgeon. You may need treatment for rabies and at least a tetanus shot and antibiotics. Seek medical care asap.

Question 8

can i get hiv from a dog bite?

Accepted Answer

No: Just no. I wish they were all this easy to answer. I'm sorry you were bitten by a dog, and these bites can get nasty bacterial infections. Best wishes.

Question 9

how can i heal a dog bite on nose?

Accepted Answer

Avoid infection: Key to healing is to avoid infection. Clean the wound daily and treat with antibiotic ointment. Once wound is closed silicone sheeting, or gel dressings will help reduce scaring. If infection developed you need to be on antibiotics to avoid cartilage involvement. Fortunately nose is well vascularized so usually heals well. If necessary follow up with plastic surgeon.

Question 10

how can i treat a dog bite on nose?

Accepted Answer

If bitten by a dog &amp;: Wound is minor - wash w soap &water, apply antibiotic ointment &cover w bandaid /bandage. Get tetanus shot if you haven’t had one in last 10 years or your don’t know. For more serious wound or possible infection, apply pressure &obtain urgent care. Per mayo clinic, if last tetanus shot was &gt; 5 years ago  &wound is “deep or dirty”, a booster shot may be recommended.  If there is  ^’ed rabies &gt;.

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