I'm getting a bit worried because a couple of months back, a street dog tried to bite me but didn't really get a good grip. It left a small wound on my thigh just with one of its teeth, and I cleaned it up with Dettol right afterward. It's been over two months now, and its almost healed there's just a little dark spot left. Everything seemed fine, but now Im starting to get anxious about whether I could've picked up any infections or viruses from it. I see the same dog around regularly, so I can identify it if that helps. What should I do to check if Im all clear from any infections or viruses from the encounter?

Dr Shubham Chauhan

General Practitioner

• MBBS
• 4+ Yrs

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Fever Persisting Despite Treatment

Test results interpretation:

1. Initial tests (2132016):
   • Typhoid rapid test: Positive (IgM antibodies), indicating recent typhoid infection.
   • Negative results for malaria and microfilariae.
2. Follow-up tests (2552016):
   • Typhoid rapid test: Negative (IgM and IgG antibodies), suggesting the infection has been cleared.

Persisting fever:

1. Possible causes:
   • Relapse or re-infection with typhoid
   • Other underlying infections (e.g., urinary tract infection, pneumonia)
   • Inflammatory or autoimmune conditions
   • Medication side effects
2. Additional tests recommended:
   • Blood cultures to rule out ongoing bacterial infections
   • Complete Blood Count (CBC) to assess for signs of infection or inflammation
   • Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) or C-Reactive Protein (CRP) to evaluate for inflammatory conditions
   • Urine analysis and culture to rule out urinary tract infections
3. Fever type:
   • The persistent fever could be a low-grade fever, which is a common symptom of various conditions.

Answered 04/07/2025