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My dog bit me. its like a scratch not too deep but it was bleeding. i rinsed & put antibiotic ointment. should i see a doctor? chances of getting capnocytophaga? i know its rare but some people still died from it.

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Agree with Dr. H: If your dog did not rabies vaccination, you may consider getting it.

Answered 12/7/2019

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A member asked:

My dog bit me. its like a scratch not too deep but it was bleeding. i rinsed & put antibiotic ointment. should i see a doctor? chances of getting capnocytophaga? i know its rare but some people still died from it.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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