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Rabies question - helpp

2021-09-06 07:11:54
Hello doc, Can guinea pigs transmit rabies? And that too by a scratch? Should I take a booster shot just in case? My guinea pigs have been with me since January but I'm really worried as I was scratched by one of them 2 days ago. I am 90% sure they are not rabid but one can never be too sure about this deadly disease. Please advice what to do next
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Lately rabies has been found to spread by bite/ scratch of canine mammals other than dogs too It is advisable to take rabies booster if the mammals is symptomatic or can’t be traced

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