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I got bitten by my friends dog, and the dog hasn't had its shot yet, should i get tested? also how do i clean the wound?
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Dog bite: Dog bites in general require treatment with oral antibiotics and tetanus vaccine. Also, might consider getting rabies shot specially if the dog is unvaccinated and if the dog bite is unprovoked. See your doctor.
Answered 3/10/2014
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