No symptoms after a dog bite lasting more than 24 hours

A dog bite lasting more than 24 hours is still within the incubation period and will not cause any symptoms. The incubation period varies from person to person, usually around 2 weeks to 3 months; therefore, even if the bite is A bite from a dog infected with rabies virus will not show any symptoms for more than 24 hours. If infected with rabies virus and the incubation period has passed, the infected person will have symptoms such as headache, nausea, fever, fear, anxiety, sensitivity to sound, light, wind, etc., and will enter the excitement period for about 2-4 days. At this time, rabies symptoms are particularly obvious, and some may even develop mental disorders, hallucinations, and death.

Vaccination is also effective if injected more than 24 hours after a dog bite

Although it is said that the best time to inject the vaccine within 24 hours after a dog bite, the vaccine is still effective if injected more than 24 hours after the injection. Preventive effects can be played before the disease occurs before the body produces immune antibodies. Moreover, once infected with rabies virus, there is no cure and can only be prevented through vaccination. Therefore, if you are not sure about the vaccination status and health status of your biting dog, it is best to go to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to get vaccinated.

How to treat dog bite wounds

Immediately after being bitten by a dog, rinse the wound with plenty of water, preferably 20% soapy water, and then squeeze out some of the blood around the wound. You can bring out the pathogenic bacteria, and then use alcohol and iodine to disinfect the wound alternately. Do not bandage it afterwards, and fully expose the wound for detoxification. If the wound is deep and serious, you will need to go to the hospital for deep cleaning.

Vaccination is not required after a dog bites if the following conditions are met

1. The dog is a domestic pet dog and has regular vaccinations and deworming;
2. The dog is in good health. Be mentally normal, have normal appetite, and have no cold symptoms;
3. There is a reason for being bitten, such as forcefully pulling, teasing the dog, deliberately irritating it, snatching food, toys, etc. The dog bit out of defense;
/>4. The dog rarely comes into contact with other animals, and has not been hurt or licked by other animals recently.
If all the above conditions are met (all are indispensable), generally dogs do not carry infectious rabies virus and do not need to be vaccinated.