Dog or animal bite
For dog or animal bite, see medicine specialists first.
Animal bites, scratches or saliva on broken skin can expose you to rabies. Designated government centres provide free rabies prevention, but vaccine and antibody supplies vary; do not delay care while looking for stock.
Also searched as: কুকুরে কামড়, কুকুরে কামড়েছে, kukur kamor, kukure kamorse, kukure kamreche
Who to see: Medicine Specialists
Go directly to a hospital or animal-bite centre today. A doctor assesses the wound and decides on rabies vaccine, protective antibody injections and tetanus prevention.
See a doctor today
- Wash bites or scratches with soap and running water for 15 minutes, then seek care immediately today
- Also seek care for saliva touching broken skin, eyes or mouth; do not wait for symptoms or to observe the animal
Common questions
- Which doctor should I see for dog or animal bite (kukur kamor)?
- See medicine specialists first. Go directly to a hospital or animal-bite centre today. A doctor assesses the wound and decides on rabies vaccine, protective antibody injections and tetanus prevention.
- Where can I find medicine specialists?
- Most medicine specialists are listed in Dhaka (3,542), Chattogram (1,204), Cumilla (739), Sylhet (478), Mymensingh (457). Pick your district for chamber addresses. DhakaChattogramCumillaSylhetMymensingh