HI Doc, My son who is 3 1/2 year old got bit by a street dog on 18 Sept 2014, I need advice on the following points 1. what medical treatment should I give to my son 2. how should I now that the dog is rabid 3. up-to now almost 04 days of bite passes with the grace of Almighty my son is in normal state of behavior I am worry about my only son plz advice to avoid any unwanted circumstances, Thanks
Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, As your son was bitten by a stray dog it is very important to initiate the treatment as early as possible, as dog can transmit rabies, which is 100 % fatal, but it is 100% preventable by proper and adequate treatment. I would suggest him to give 1. Active immunization with anti rabies vaccine on days 0,3,7,14 and 28. Give him a first shot of anti rabies vaccine as early as possible and consider first shot of injection as day 0.2. Passive immunization with rabies immunoglobulin in and around the wound.3. Oral Tab Autoclave, 375 mg, twice daily for five days. The aforementioned treatment will help to protect your son against getting rabies. Thank you.