Question 1

I got bitten by a dog about three years ago and didn't get an anti-rabies vaccine then or since. I'm really worried about the risk of rabies now. The dog was a pet, but I dont know if it was vaccinated. It bit the fingers on my right hand, and I haven't had any symptoms so far. Can I still get a vaccine for that old bite?

Accepted Answer

No, u don't need to do anything now.
Rabies if it were to acquired from dog it will get into a person within a day to a week or two.
Nothing to worry for now.

Question 2

I noticed an oval-shaped cystic lesion in my left temporal region with a long coiled echogenic structure moving inside it, and my doctor suspects larva migrans. I've been taking Bandy plus tablets and the swelling has reduced a lot, but I'm wondering if I should see a worm specialist to avoid surgery. Which type of doctor should I consult for this?

Accepted Answer

kindly share report

Question 3

I've been feeling really off for the past two weeks. My thermometer readings are normal, but Im still experiencing feverish chills and shivers. I did some blood tests like complete blood count, C-reactive protein, and malaria, but everything came back normal. I also had the typhi dot IgM test, and it showed a weak positive. Can you help me understand what a weak positive means in this context? I'm attaching my report for reference.

Accepted Answer

Need detailed history and evaluation.  Need details about your symptoms

I've been treated for TB last year, but I've noticed a small swollen lymph node in the past few days that's tender. Should I be worried about it coming back?

Ecg,x-ray chest pa view,sputum for AFB and microscopy is advised to the patient.

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