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2025-09-10 14:33:56
"Can rabies disease also spread through an animal’s nail scratch? If yes, then how, since this disease does not survive in the air and the animal’s nail remains in open air always? And one more thing, if an animal’s saliva falls into the eyes (by barking or drool )like flying bats or dog from about 4 to 5  feet away from its mouth, can rabies occur in that case?"
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Yes.. these can cause rabies

Answered2025-09-13 14:34:37

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Answered2025-09-13 05:28:35

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Yes rabies may occur when saliva of infected animal comes in Contact to mucus membranes like eyes and oral cavity Cuts, nicks and open skin Sometimes as aerosols ( small droplets: though very very rare) It’s important to get PEP as it’s a deadly disease with 100% fatality once the symptoms are developed Kindly take the PEP
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Answered2025-09-12 21:23:18

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Yes.. rabies i deadly disease. You don't want to take risk ...do you?

Answered2025-09-12 13:45:09

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All r true n can cause rabies.

Answered2025-09-12 08:45:29

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Answered2025-09-12 07:49:40

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Yes it can , If you are worried about it constantly , You can get Pre exposure Prophylaxis of Rabies vaccines ,
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Answered2025-09-12 07:25:58

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Answered2025-09-12 05:41:58

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Hello sir, rabies can spread if a scratch has fresh saliva on the nail and breaks the skin. Droplets from barking/drool rarely cause rabies unless saliva directly enters eyes or mouth. Air exposure alone does not transmit rabies. I hope it helps you. If more questions are in your mind, you can reach me for a free detailed consultation on WhatsApp at nine one one nine two five five six nine nine.

Answered2025-09-12 04:14:57

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Scratches can be risky only if contaminated with infectious saliva. Rabies does not spread through air, casual proximity, or intact skin. Any suspicious exposure (bite, scratch with possible saliva contamination, or saliva splash into eyes/mouth) should be managed as a potential exposure and wound management and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) must be taken promptly.

Answered2025-09-12 03:43:27

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Answered2025-09-13 09:56:08

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

Answered2025-09-12 03:38:10

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