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Is this a rabies exposure?

2025-05-09 01:27:29
On 14th april 2025 a monkey came near me. It was at my head height on a ledge and 2 feet infront of me. I'm worried if in any way its saliva got into my mouth due to it coughing/sneezing our growling , can i get rabies that way? I had a bleeding gum that's why i'm worried if its saliva got into my mouth and into the bleeding gum , could that lead to an infection? Also my rabies titer was greater than 4 eu/ml on 5th march and i had a booster shot on 6th march 2025 , then one on 10th march and another one just for safe measure on 28th march. If it is an exposure will my previous vaccination be enough or do i need to get more shots?
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details. Kindly consult via whatsapp on nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero.

Answered2025-05-16 05:59:14

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No risk

Answered2025-05-14 03:33:30

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No need for more doses It's ok No need to worry

Answered2025-05-13 06:17:02

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It's more of phobia than rabies, even if it's rabies exposure which is most unlikely, you are adequately protected so stop worrying and relax completely

Answered2025-05-12 14:28:08

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5 dose required for rabies vaccination

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As such no exposure. U r well protected  by March doses. So relax, u r safe.

Answered2025-05-12 06:04:11

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Kindly connect Need few more details.

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

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It's enough

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Do connect and consult

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No. You can't get Rabies from the type of exposure that you have described.

Answered2025-05-12 01:43:59

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Need few more details Kindly consult

Answered2025-05-15 09:05:18

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Don't worry.

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Don't worry

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You are well protected with vaccine Nothing to worry Even if dog or monkey bites also, nothing will happen Relax

Answered2025-05-13 05:29:27

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This is not considered as exposure for rabies

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You are safe

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If exposure is within 6 months. Previous shots would be sufficient.

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Rabies transmission through this route is highly unlikely. As for your question about the vaccine—what you've received is sufficient; no additional doses are needed.

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No risk and no further vaccination needed.

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