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For the treatment of case of class III dog bite, all of the following are correct except_____________?

Correct answer: C. Immediately stitch wound under antibiotic coverage

  • A. Give inmunoglobulins for passive immunity
  • B. Give ARV
  • C. Immediately stitch wound under antibiotic coverage
  • D. Immediately wash wound with soap and water

Explanation

A category III dog bite requires immediate washing, rabies vaccine, and rabies immunoglobulin infiltrated around the wound. Primary suturing should be avoided or delayed, and if essential it is done cautiously after immunoglobulin administration, not immediately as stated.

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