First

The first thing that can be done when you are bitten by an infected animal is to thoroughly wash the wound area with soap or detergent under running water for 10-15 minutes. This is done because the virus is sensitive to alkaline.

Second

Apply an antiseptic such as povidone-iodine or 70% alcohol on the wound or the licked/bitten area.

Thrid

See a doctor immediately for further treatments. The nearest doctor will diagnose the wound and give you further treatment, for instance Anti Rabies Vaccine or Anti Rabies Serum (Human Rabies Immunoglobulin). Contact 24 Hours Medi-Call Hotline / Call Center to get treatments for animal bite injuries with the nearest Medi-Call doctor directly at your location.

Rabies is caused by rabies virus and it can lead a person who is infected to death. The earlier treatment when a person is bitten by animal can prevent this infectious disease. There are two kinds of rabies vaccines and the different categories of exposure. Here are the categories and the treatment that you should do when get bitten by animal:

Category I

Exposure to infection:

1. Touching or feeding animals

2. Animal licking on open wounds (no exposure)

Treatments:

1. If you haven’t been vaccinated, wash the surface area of the exposed wound. Vaccine for post exposure is not necessary.

2. If you have been vaccinated, post exposure re-vaccination will not be needed.

Category II

Exposure to infection:

1. Bites on uncovered skin

2. Small scratches with no bleeding

Treatments:

1. If you haven’t been vaccinated, wash the wound and get vaccination immediately. Anti Rabies Serum (SAR) is not indicated.

2. If you have been vaccinated, wash the wound and get vaccination immediately. Anti Rabies Serum (SAR) is not indicated.

Category III

Exposure to infection:

1. Deep bite wounds or scratches contaminated with animal's saliva

2. Direct contact with bats (heavy exposure)

Treatments:

1. If you haven't been vaccinated, wash the wound and get vaccination immediately. Anti Rabies Serum (Human Rabies Immunoglobulin) is indicated.

2. If you have been vaccinated, wash the wound and get vaccination immediately. Anti Rabies Serum (Human Rabies Immunoglobulin) is indicated.

Contact 24 Hours Medi-Call Call Center to get further treatments concerning animal bites with the nearest Medi-Call's Doctors right at your location.