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Bat bite or bat licked

2020-09-16 12:53:24
A bat has passed and possibly licked my 3 year old son...is he susceptible to rabies? As there is no wound
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Rabies spread occur by the saliva of infected animals. Mostly by bite. Is there any symptoms seen . Need history
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Answered2020-09-16 12:58:23

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Yes there could be a chance of rabies. And in case of bats, there are chances of other viral infections also. The treatment has to be taken at the earliest
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Has your child taken all the immunisation as per age requirement ?

Answered2020-09-16 12:57:55

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