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My 20 year old daughter got bitten by a rotveiler farm dog at about 16:00 on saturday. the puncture wound is not red but her hand is swollen and very sore. she has been vomiting since 3am. all sites say infection only happens after 24 hours. ?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Get her seen: A dog bite to the hand is in easy place for infection to quickly become a major issue. Mouth germs penetrate & get into the deep spaces. Get her seen as soon as possible. Quick treatment can prevent progression to the point hand surgery/IV antibiotic treatment for weeks could be required.

Dr Quam agreed

Answered 1/20/2020

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A member asked:

My 20 year old daughter got bitten by a rotveiler farm dog at about 16:00 on saturday. the puncture wound is not red but her hand is swollen and very sore. she has been vomiting since 3am. all sites say infection only happens after 24 hours. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Quam agreed

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