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2024-04-05 09:38:22
Does really rabies virus spread through water which was licked by a rabid animal in a short period of time.
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Spreads through saliva only. Not by water.

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There has been no such documented case so not possible. The rabies virus is highly fragile and will not survive the acidic environment of stomach or chlorine commonly present in municipal water or cannot cause infection after dilution It also cannot penetrate intact skin

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Rabies virus can only be transmitted via direct contact like bite or fresh saliva contact in a bleeding wound. Indirect spread not possible

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