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I was bitten by a small dog on the lower leg. i had long pants on and it broke through the skin slightly. i did not know the dog or its owner.

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Dog Bite Evaluation: Any dog bite needs evaluation. Even more so when the dog's immunization status is unknown. You should be evaluated to assess the need for vaccination (rabies, tetanus) and should be given antibiotic treatment to prevent infection. Animal control authorities should be contacted to report the incident so that the animal can be located.

Answered 1/16/2015

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