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  • 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?

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Dr. Dr Kareemulla Shaik

Dr Kareemulla Shaik

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  • MBBS
  • 0+ Yrs
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Get a Tetanus shot and complete Anti Rabies treatment as soon as possible

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Answered 04/07/2025

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