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A  stray dog licked my hand

2026-01-18 04:17:35
My hand was unwounded and immediately wash that area with hand wash does i have any risk of rabies I have attached image of my hand
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Rabies virus generally transmit through cut mark or wound. If you don’t have any exposed or wounded skin then no need to worry.

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If you are sure you skin is intact then no problem. Rabies risk is only if you have saliva contact to you wound

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