What are the chances I could get rabies if I missed the 3rd shot and ended up taking it later along with the 4th? I got bitten by a stray cat on December 5, 2017. The bite wasn't too deep, but it was bleeding a bit. I washed it with soap and put on some Soframycin as soon as I got home. I had my first shot on December 6, the second on December 9, but then I missed the third one which I later took on December 20 along with the fourth shot. The fifth shot was on December 27, and I'm supposed to have my last one on January 3. Should I be worried about rabies?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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Congratulations on your pregnancy!

Based on the information provided, your:

NT (nuchal translucency) at 13 weeks was slightly elevated (3.2mm), but amniocentesis and NIPT reports showed low risk.

Please share the 20-week anomaly scan report for a more accurate assessment.

Generally, a 20-week scan checks for fetal anatomy and detects potential abnormalities.

A healthcare professional or a fetal medicine specialist should review the report to confirm if everything appears normal.

Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...

Consult a Infectious Disease specialist

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