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Does Bat Cause Rabies In India??

2026-08-17 08:35:14
Hey,so yesterday abat came in my room and i was unaware it sat on my clothes i got scared and i shook my t-shirt with hands and for a second my middle finger (really) got in contact with bat i mean not it's mouth or anything just little contact i don't see any bites or anything or any irritation did some research and found out it's alarming like i really don't think i touched it that much like when i touched it flew away same moment I don't have any wounds or blood bites but i m anxious as i m suffering form GAD nd Depression!! Anyone tell me what to do???
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Answered2026-09-04 14:39:15

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Bats in India can carry rabies, so I never dismiss bat contact casually. But rabies needs saliva entering a bite, scratch or broken skin or a mucous membrane - brief touch on intact skin, or a bat sitting on your shirt, does not transmit it. You saw no bite, no scratch, no blood, and 16 days have passed with nothing, which is reassuring. Wash that finger area with soap and water anyway, and if you recall any scratch or open cut at that moment, take the vaccine series even now, since it is still worthwhile. Your GAD is amplifying this fear more than the actual risk - talk it through on a Practo consult with me and we will settle both the rabies question and the anxiety loop.
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Wash the area with soap and water; no vaccine needed if skin was truly unbroken. If any scratch or open cut was present, start anti-rabies vaccination now and consult me for the schedule.

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kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case via PRACTO app

Answered2026-08-20 05:18:47

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Yes bat is rabied. But u r safe as no mark as per your  description. So no need to panic

Answered2026-08-19 12:23:16

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Answered2026-08-18 13:19:29

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No it's not harmful
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it has not injured your body parts then it will be normal
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be calm

Answered2026-08-18 12:15:59

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Vaccines not required. Calm down.

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Calm, dont panic. No need of any vaccine whenever skin is intact or not broken.so chill , no worry at all.

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You should 1st remain calm , if there is no bite mark , ur skin is intact at the contact area , and u have washed the area thoroughly with soap and running water , u may not need any vaccination . Dont worry .

Answered2026-08-18 10:34:56

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Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment

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Need few more details for further evaluation. Please consult

Answered2026-08-20 06:32:46

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Avoid fried and spicy food Water intake more Green leafy vegetables more Fiber meal Walk Do connect and consult Will help you

Answered2026-08-19 06:35:52

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

Answered2026-08-18 11:02:15

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If no bite or wound due to scratch,  need no vaccine, just clean the affected area with soap and water. Apply some antiseptic ointment.

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