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    Wash dog bite wounds thoroughly with soap and water to remove bacteria and prevent infection. Examine the wound and obtain details on the dog and circumstances of the bite to determine risk of rabies. Call the Expat ER MD if there is active bleeding or for further evaluation according to MSF guidelines on dog bites and rabies risk stratification.

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    Wash dog bite wounds thoroughly with soap and water to remove bacteria and prevent infection. Examine the wound and obtain details on the dog and circumstances of the bite to determine risk of rabies. Call the Expat ER MD if there is active bleeding or for further evaluation according to MSF guidelines on dog bites and rabies risk stratification.

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    Wash dog bite wounds thoroughly with soap and water to remove bacteria and prevent infection. Examine the wound and obtain details on the dog and circumstances of the bite to determine risk of rabies. Call the Expat ER MD if there is active bleeding or for further evaluation according to MSF guidelines on dog bites and rabies risk stratification.

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    DOG BITES

    1. WOUND CARE
    SKIN
    Wash the wound with soap and rinse with running water for a long
    time
    Application of iodine or ethanol or any antiseptic may be done BUT
    it is important to still wash with soap
    MUCOUS MEMBRANE (eyes, mouth, etc)
    Wash the wound with water or normal saline (0.9% Sodium
    Chloride) for a long time
    2. HISTORY AND PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
    Ask and write/document
    Time of bite
    Is the dog a pet or a stray?
    Was the dog poked, stepped-on, or pushed before biting?
    Was the dog drooling, barking excessively or exhibiting other
    unusual behavior?
    Physical Examination
    Document what part of the body was bitten/clawed-on
    Record if there is active bleeding
    3. Call the Expat ER MD for further evaluation
    03018115270
    *Additional information regarding MSF protocol on dog bites and risk
    stratification found on MSF Clinical Guidelines p. 195

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