Do I need to see a doctor after a monkey scratch or bite in Nha Trang, Vietnam (rabies risk)?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 4 days ago
TL;DR
Yes — even a small scratch without visible blood from a monkey is treated as a rabies exposure risk; wash the wound and go to a clinic (e.g. Pasteur Institute in Nha Trang) for post-exposure vaccination.
What the community said
After a scratch on Monkey Island (Dao Khi), don't wait — wash the wound with soap for at least 15 minutes and go to a hospital or clinic the same day for a rabies consultation.
4 days ago Monkey Island (Dao Khi)
Even a scratch with no visible blood is still considered a potential rabies exposure — the virus can enter through minor skin breaks, so a doctor's visit is recommended regardless.
4 days ago
If clear claw marks are left after contact with a monkey, it's recommended to go to a hospital to assess the wound and start a rabies vaccination course right away, without waiting for symptoms.
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