Indian pipistrelle touched my hand

2025-08-22 13:33:30
Tonight while there was a Indian pipistrelle(chamchika)  that touched my hand while flying, i did not find any scratch in my hand though I am confused about it, wash my hand with soap and dettol no feel of burning sensation, i need to take the vaccine or ppe  for that? Kindly guide me, there is a lot of thinking  in my head with tention.
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Answered2025-09-03 12:42:56

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It just touched you. There's almost no risk. But if you feel scared, go to any doc nearby and they'll see if you have any scratch marks or not. Then they can decide for PEP. But be calm.

Answered2025-08-25 10:02:32

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I understand your worry. Let me reassure you. Rabies is spread through a bat bite, scratch, or if bat saliva comes into contact with broken skin or mucous membranes (eyes, mouth, nose). In your case, the bat only touched your hand while flying. Since you have no visible bite, scratch, or wound, the risk of rabies transmission is practically zero. You have already washed your hand well with soap and Dettol, which is the correct step. 👉 Therefore, you do not need rabies vaccine or injections if the skin is completely intact. 👉 However, if you later notice even a small wound, scratch, or are in doubt, it is safest to visit a nearby hospital for rabies vaccination without delay. Please stay calm, monitor your hand once more in good light, and do not worry unnecessarily if the skin is intact.

Answered2025-08-24 05:24:20

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Answered2025-08-24 01:06:42

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Answered2025-08-23 16:13:40

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Answered2025-08-23 12:51:14

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Please consult a General Physician in your area for a physical examination. He will decide whether you need any PEP or not.

Answered2025-08-23 12:23:54

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Answered2025-08-23 11:27:49

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Nothing needs to be done now.

Answered2025-08-23 10:15:00

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No need you had done  the important  thing.

Answered2025-08-23 09:19:54

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If just by flying it touched ur hand and u washed it then you don't need to do anything but if it scratches u then u need rabies full vaccination bcoz bats are notorus for spreading rabies

Answered2025-08-23 08:19:23

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

Answered2025-08-23 14:06:40

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Need few more details Kindly consult

Answered2025-08-23 13:15:52

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Answered2025-08-23 08:35:55

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