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Can Rabies Spread Though Milk Of An Infected Cow?
Question: If a calf died due_to rabies. The milk of its mother cow we used after boiling. As we know to draw milk we first allow calf to drink milk directly from cows udder.then we take milk from cows udder. Can we get rabies infection through saliva of calf via milk of cow??
Brief Answer:
Chances of getting Rabies is very unlikely
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to health care magic, I share your concern.
Chances of getting Rabies is very unlikely unless virus comes in contact of broken skin or mucosa.
Since you have consumed milk after boiling which further reduces the chances of infection.
In my opinion you should relax and no need to worry about getting Rabies.
Hope this answers your question please feel free to ask for follow up question
I'll be happy to help you.
Best wishes
Chances of getting Rabies is very unlikely
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to health care magic, I share your concern.
Chances of getting Rabies is very unlikely unless virus comes in contact of broken skin or mucosa.
Since you have consumed milk after boiling which further reduces the chances of infection.
In my opinion you should relax and no need to worry about getting Rabies.
Hope this answers your question please feel free to ask for follow up question
I'll be happy to help you.
Best wishes
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Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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