Hi. A couple of days ago, a jack russell terrier tried to take a chunk out of me and it bit me and left me with a big red scratch about an inch long. It was painful of course and it still hurts a little. The owner of the dog swabbed it with hydrogen peroxide and i ve been putting polysporin on it. Today I noticed some bruising around the area. Should I get it checked out by a doctor at a medical clinic or will it heal ok?
Llo, I understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query. In my opinion you should visit to the nearby hospital. There is need to take the vaccination of rabies shot in you. Your current ointment polypoid is right, and you should continue with it. In addition to it there is need to add more antibiotics to it that is orally definite, diclofenac for pain and antacids like pantoprazole, under hospitals' guidance. Please take good care of cleanliness and Chat Doctor.  It helps you heal the bite wound more readily. I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/