- female
- 25 Years
- 29/01/2025
So, I got a really light dog bite. No blood or anything, but now I've got this redness all over my body. Is there something I should be worried about? What do you think I should do?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
Rabies vaccination is advised since redness is present at bitten area,1ml intramuscular at 0,3,7,14 ,28 days interval is advised to the patient.
Dr. Ranjith Suggests...
Consult a Dermatologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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