My Son Was Walking Through The Yard. He Heard Someting

Posted on Mon, 27 May 2019

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Question : my son was walking through the yard. He heard someting squeaking in the grass. it was a nest of baby rabbits. i am wortied he stepped on them. he was wearing open toed sandles.

he said nothing bit him and we couldnt find any scratcheds - likley if he stepped on yhem it would be with sole if the sandle they were deep in the grass.

any disease concerns? any rabbies concerns, we live in missouri

Answered by Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No risk of rabies transmission, you should not be worried.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

I understand your concern.

The rabies virus is spread only through a close contact.

Infected animals can spread the virus by biting a person.

It can also be transmitted when infected saliva gets into an open wound of the mouth or eyes.

So, in the case of your son there is no risk of rabies transmission.

You should not be worried.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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