- Male
- 23 Years
- 29/01/2025
I got bitten by a female monkey on my left hand's ring finger, and it's been bleeding and has a small wound. I washed it with antiseptic and tincture Iodine, but now the finger is a bit swollen and stiff. I had a tetanus shot back in November 2016. Should I be worried about this, and what should I do next?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
Get a Tetanus shot and complete Anti Rabies treatment as soon as possible
Dr. Kareemulla Suggests...
Consult a Infectious Disease specialist
Answered 04/07/2025
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