I got a little scratch from a stray kitten who hasn't been vaccinated yet. It wasn't really bleeding, so I put off getting vaccinated myself. I ended up getting the rabies shot 44 hours after and a tetanus shot after 28 hours. Do you think this was too late, or am I still okay? I'm a bit worried and would love your take on it.

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Dr Anshul Maheshwari

General Practitioner

MBBS
5+ Yrs

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ideally within 24-48 hours so no need to worry

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Consult a Infectious Disease specialist

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Answered 04/07/2025

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So, I went to get my beard shaved at a barber shop, and I noticed that the barber didn't change the blade. I ended up with a small cut too. Should I be worried about the risk of HIV transmission in this situation?

Visit Physician for evaluation and appropriate management

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I need some advice. Yesterday, I ate a raw mango that a friend had already chewed. The thing is, my friend has been living with HIV for the past two years and isnt on any HIV medication. I'm really worried because I remember reading something from the CDC about the risk of getting HIV from pre-chewed food. Plus, I've heard that people with HIV can have bleeding gums. Do you think I should get tested for HIV?

Yes you have to get tested,visit general physician for a comlete dose of post exposure prophylaxis.

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I'm really worried about a friend of mine who is HIV positive. She was on this medicine called Teevir from Mylan, but after a few months, she just stopped taking it. I'm wondering if there might be a better doctor or medicine available for her. Is there anything new or different she should try?

Continue same treatment.

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