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Cat bites me can I get rabies

2025-07-11 10:42:28
The cat bit me 1 month ago on my shoulder After the bite i cleaned my wound, can I get rabies as I have not taken the rabies vaccine after that and the cat is alive and healthy
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if the cat remained healthy and alive for 30 days, it is very unlikely it was rabid at the time of the bite.No need for ARV if the cat is confirmed healthy

Answered2025-07-12 03:59:04

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Usually after any bite incident, if the animal survive for more than 10 days it indicates that the animal didn't suffer from rabies at the time of bite incident. Since the cat is alive even after 1 month, you don't have to worry.

Answered2025-07-11 17:55:27

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