My dog gave birth just 2 days ago to 12 puppies. She died yesterday so I had to take care of the puppies. I discovered a red spot. I assumed I got scratched. The next day the red spot became dry and it looks like a scar now. Is it possible for me to get rabies?
Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, Rabies is 100% fatal, but it is 100% preventable by proper and adequate treatment and this is transmitted by dog bite. As you got scratched by the dog while taking care of the puppies which were born two days ago. The mother dog died after 2 days. The incubation period of rabies is very variable ranging from three weeks to three years. So don't take any risk with this disease. I would suggest you to follow.1. Active immunization with antirabies vaccine on days 0,3,7,14 and 28. As you are a pet owner you need to take this.2. Inj TT, 0.5 ml, I'm.4. Topical Metro ointment. Thank you.