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Can Rabies Spread Through Washing Hands With A Small Wound?
i touched my dog s ball after my dog played it, it was still wet with its saliva. then i washed my hand with soap, i have a small wound in my other hand and i washed both hands with soap at the same time, will i be infected with rabies just by washing my hands even with small wound in my other hand? thanks
Thu, 26 Jun 2014
Dear Friend.
Welcome to HCM.
I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern.
This is unlikely because you washed your hands with soap and water.
but if your dog is rabid, chances are there.
i would advise you to get vaccinated.
Also, i advise you to get your dog vaccinated.
Since saliva contains rabies virus, so no one can say with full confidence that you can not contract the infection.
So, i would advise you to get vaccinated.
This is my best advise for you, if you have any further query please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Welcome to HCM.
I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern.
This is unlikely because you washed your hands with soap and water.
but if your dog is rabid, chances are there.
i would advise you to get vaccinated.
Also, i advise you to get your dog vaccinated.
Since saliva contains rabies virus, so no one can say with full confidence that you can not contract the infection.
So, i would advise you to get vaccinated.
This is my best advise for you, if you have any further query please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
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