- male
- 25 Years
- 29/01/2025
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?
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Fever Persisting Despite Treatment
Test results interpretation:
- Initial tests (2132016):
- Typhoid rapid test: Positive (IgM antibodies), indicating recent typhoid infection.
- Negative results for malaria and microfilariae.
- Follow-up tests (2552016):
- Typhoid rapid test: Negative (IgM and IgG antibodies), suggesting the infection has been cleared.
Persisting fever:
- Possible causes:
- Relapse or re-infection with typhoid
- Other underlying infections (e.g., urinary tract infection, pneumonia)
- Inflammatory or autoimmune conditions
- Medication side effects
- 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
- Fever type:
- The persistent fever could be a low-grade fever, which is a common symptom of various conditions.
Dr. Shubham Suggests...
Consult a Infectious Disease specialist
Answered 04/07/2025
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