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2025-09-24 08:14:32
If dog licked my hand and the dog saliva dries on my hand after sometime and then accidentally I touch that hand to my mouth, then since the dog saliva has already dried before that hand touching mouth, can I get rabies in this situation?
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Answered2025-09-25 09:53:32

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If u have any cuts or ulcers on ur mouth or tongue, then yes u can get rabies. Spread of virus occurs when there is contact of the virus near a breakage of the mucosal membrane

Answered2025-09-25 05:23:30

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Answered2025-09-25 02:06:31

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Mostly no
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but still post prophylaxis is must

Answered2025-09-24 19:09:28

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Hey, if your mouth had significant mouth ulcers with bleeding gums, chapped lips, or exposed skin , then the chances are high. Kindly consult with me on 94 two six eight six 78 nine six for further queries.

Answered2025-09-24 15:16:20

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Not to worry
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just wash your hand and disinfectant it

Answered2025-09-24 14:27:19

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Yes there is a chance
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take rabies vaccine
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wash hand with soap and running water

Answered2025-09-24 14:21:01

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Rabies is not transmitted,the way you have described.You certainly,will not get rabies

Answered2025-09-24 13:44:05

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Hello , Kindly consider having a Tele-Consultation with me on PRACTO App since adequate patient history is required for proper treatment and further follow up . Thank You

Answered2025-09-24 13:20:44

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No the chances for such an instance is very rare. The first thing to do is to wash the wound for 10 minutes with running water along with soap. Also don't forget to thoroughly gargle your mouth with normal water. Vaccination is needed when there is breach in the skin leading to deep wound.

Answered2025-09-24 12:58:57

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Don't worry , chances of infection is rare Wash your hands and mouth thoroughly For more queries kindly connect with me on practo

Answered2025-09-24 12:46:57

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No. Highly unlikely you'll get rabies. The virus doesn't survive out of body for long.
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wash hands always after petting any animal if you are not sure if it's vaccination status.

Answered2025-09-24 11:53:00

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Kindly connect for more
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Wash your hands with soap and water Gargle your mouth with a good mouthwash

Answered2025-09-24 11:32:14

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Kindly connect me for more info
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wash that area properly

Answered2025-09-24 10:52:04

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In the case of licking, no need of vaccination Just wash the area and mouth with soap and water 15 min... No need of worries. For more details You can contact me through wattsap nine zero seven two two zero seven zero nine three

Answered2025-09-24 10:47:51

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Reach out me to know all possible scenarios.

Answered2025-09-24 10:43:47

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Need few more details Kindly consult

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

Answered2025-09-24 13:29:35

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