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Can I get rabies?

2017-12-25 13:48:01
I scratched my nose using unwashed hands after patting several stray dogs who were leaking each other... A red mark can be seen in my nose ....Can I get rabies?I already have taken 5 injections 2 years before... Do I need to take 2 more ?
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If those dogs are unvaccinated then you need full re-vaccination.

Answered2017-12-27 05:46:48

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