Is TT injection enough after being scratched by a stray dog?
Patient: I have been scratched by a stray dog many times by nails with the skin area being red and bit swollen feeling a bit burning sensation; however after some time that redness,swelling and burning sensation disappears, is it fine if I take only TT injection??? Doctor: Hello,Welcome to HCM,As you are bit several time a dog on a nail, if it is a scratch or abrasion or bite on the nail requires proper and adequate treatment. The dog has all the potential to transmit rabies, which is 100% fatal but it is 100% preventable by timely treatment.Tetanus inj will protect you only against development of tetanus not against the rabies, For your condition I would suggest you to follow1.Thorough wound wash with soap and water2.Antirabies vaccine on days 0,3,7,14 and 28. If the cat is healthy after 10 days you can discontinue last two shots of antirabies vaccine.3.Inj Tetanus, 0.5 ml should be taken.4.If there is any open wound you may require a course of antibiotics like tab Augmentin.Don't take any risk with this disease.Consult your doctor for proper and adequate treatment.Thank you.