I was bit by a dog on my R thigh; it immediately bruised, and swelled; there was a very slight abrasion and minimal puncture; but it is warm, slightly red. I came home and washed it immediately. The owner of the dog says all shots are current; and my tetanus is current. Do I need to see a MD?
Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, As you were bitten by a dog which has led to wound over the thigh, dog is known to transmit rabies, which is 100 % fatal, but it is 100% preventable by proper and adequate treatment. As there is bruise and minimal bleeding from the site, according WHO categorization it is categorized into Cat 3, Which requires following treatment.1. Wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water to wash out the rabies virus if it is present in and around the wound.2. Active immunization with anti rabies vaccine on days 0,3,7,14 and 28.3. Passive immunization with rabies immunoglobulin around the wound3. Inj TT, if you have not received in last five years.4. Topical application of TB act ointment. The aforementioned measures will help to prevent development of rabies. Thank you.