Roommate got bit by a wild dog... [View all]

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...in Puerto Rico on Friday. It was his first day there. Apparently, there are packs of wild dogs (satos) roaming around in some places and my roommate encountered a pack outside his hotel. Had to spend four hours in the ER on Friday and then went back today because he didn't think the wound seemed to be healing right but he says labs and x-rays look ok and he's on two antibiotics.
I think he should get rabies shots when he gets home. I told him this but I don't want to press the issue too much and cause him a lot of anxiety. Doctor at the PR hospital said the main vectors for rabies there are mongoose and bats but I can't help worrying about what the dog that bit my roommate might have come in contact with while living outside. Anyway, I guess I DO want to press the issue of rabies shots because the thought of anything that even looks like a symptom will put me on edge since the onset of any symptoms means it's too late.