A member asked:

Dog bite and possible infections resulting from that?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Stephen Metzinger answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

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.

Answered 5/7/2014

5.4k views

Thank
Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Get eval now.: If bitten by a dog ; wound is minor - wash w soap ; water, apply antibiotic ointment ; cover w bandaid /bandage. For more serious wound or possible infection, apply pressure ; obtain urgent care. Per mayo clinic, if last tetanus shot was > 5 years ago ; wound is “deep or dirty”, a booster shot may be recommended. If you are bitten by wild animal or there ^’ed rabies risk obtain care asap. >>.

Answered 9/28/2016

4.6k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Can I get an infection from a mosquito bite?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

What results can a yeast infection culture show?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Would a molar infection make it hard to bite down?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Can you get an infection on your fingernails if you bite them?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

How do I tell if it's a spider bite or some kind of infection?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers