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A member asked:
While i was playing with my dog, he accidentally bit my finger!he took off a section of skin and it was bleeding a lot. all vaccines ok.infection?!
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Possibly: not all bites require prophylactic antibiotics, but some recommend it if the hand is involved. would consider getting evaluated urgently for any animal bites involving the hand.
Answered 5/2/2017
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