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Guinea pigs and rabies

2021-09-07 14:22:22
Hello doctors, If a guinea pig who bit me is alive after 10 days of biting, does that mean that he wouldn't have given me rabies? Or is the 10 day period only for dogs/cats?
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Guinea pigs do not carry rabies infection

Answered2021-09-07 14:25:11

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