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Rabies related query
Doctor I live in siddarthnagar in Uttarpradesh near gorakhpur yesterday evening 6 pm i was sleeping in my room then I woke up suddenly I saw one BAT ( chamgadar) flying just above my head and bat fly for 5-10 min and because of fan his wings got injured and he fall on ground then with clothes I remove it outside but I was afraid of when I was sleeping what if that BAT ( chamgadar) bitten me as I read Google ki bat bite often go unnoticed so I was afraid of rabies i asked one doctor here he told don't worry bat do not cause rabies in India so no vaccine but in google it's written ki in nagaland bat found rabid in reasearch and many other countries cause rabies so why India no rabies vaccine for bat and can I get rabies if bat bite me when I was sleeping please tell should I go for vaccination
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Bats may transmit Rabies but in your case there is no direct contact with the bat. It didn't bite you. It didn't fall on your bed. You have removed it from the room with the help of cloth. So there is no need. So scientifically speaking you don't need Anti-rabies vaccine.
But if you are apprehensive then it is entirely your decision. You may ask for it.
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Based on the situation you have described, there is a possibility of rabies transmission if the bat was rabid, even if you are not sure about being bitten. In India, while bats are not a common source of rabies, it is always better to take precautions because rabies is a fatal disease. Sometimes bat bites can go unnoticed, especially while sleeping, as their teeth are small and sharp. Given your concern and the fact that rabies is preventable with vaccination, it is recommended to get a rabies vaccine as a precautionary measure.
Please consult me for a more thorough evaluation and treatment plan, or you can message me on eight zero zero nine eight two one double three two for further guidance.
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