Question 1

My puppy is really young and going through the teething phase. It seems to bite everything, including my hands and feet. Just a day ago, it tried to bite me, and when I moved my hand away, its teeth scratched me, causing a bit of bleeding. On the same day, it also scratched me while playing, and it drew blood again. I know the puppy's mom is a stray and she wasn't vaccinated, but the puppy hasn't had any other contact with outside animals except for her. Do you think I need a rabies shot because of these scratches? Should my siblings be concerned if they've played with the puppy and were bitten, even if there wasn't any bleeding? It's been two days since the scratch. What should I do?

Accepted Answer

Rabies transmission from a scratch is very unlikely, especially if there was no saliva contact with the wound.
If the puppy seems healthy and is not exhibiting symptoms of rabies, you do not need a rabies shot at this time.
Your siblings are at low risk as long as they were not bitten deeply or exposed to saliva on open wounds.
It's always safer to clean the wounds well and seek advice from a doctor or local health authorities if you are still concerned.

Question 2

I'm dealing with this fever that keeps coming and going for the past month, and my head's been hurting a lot too. I even got a corona test done, and it came back negative. What should I do next?

Accepted Answer

The doctor's concerns warrant further investigation. Consult a pediatrician or a pediatric nephrologist for a comprehensive evaluation to rule out kidney issues. Allergy testing and growth monitoring can also help identify underlying causes. Request diagnostic tests like urinalysis, ultrasound, or blood work to determine the cause of the puffiness under your son's eyes.

Question 3

I'm allergic to penicillin, and I've been taking Augmentin 625, but I guess I need to find an alternative. Is there another good antibiotic that I could safely use instead? I'd love some guidance here since I'm a bit concerned about what my options are.

Accepted Answer

A diagnosis of Drug allergy needs formal testing in which small amount of the drug is injected into the skin over the forearm and we wait till any reaction develop to the drug like:
Hypotension (sudden fall in BP)
Tachycardia (fast heart beat )
Shortness of breath
Rashes all over the body .
Next Steps
if you are truly tested as penicillin allergic then the answer to your question is erythromycin you can use it as an alternative to agumentin.

both medicine should be taken after food

More undefined Health Queries

I'm dealing with this fever that keeps coming and going for the past month, and my head's been hurting a lot too. I even got a corona test done, and it came back negative. What should I do next?

I'm allergic to penicillin, and I've been taking Augmentin 625, but I guess I need to find an alternative. Is there another good antibiotic that I could safely use instead? I'd love some guidance here since I'm a bit concerned about what my options are.