Bat bite or bat licked

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A bat has passed and possibly licked my 3 year old son...is he susceptible to rabies? As there is no wound

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Dr. Rupal V Rana

General Physician 21 yrs exp Mumbai

Yes there could be a chance of rabies. And in case of bats, there are chances of other viral infections also. The treatment has to be taken at the earliest

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Has your child taken all the immunisation as per age requirement ?

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Dr. Tannu Malik General Physician 2 yrs exp Faridabad · Accepted Answer

Dr. Tannu Malik

General Physician 2 yrs exp Faridabad

Rabies spread occur by the saliva of infected animals. Mostly by bite. Is there any symptoms seen . Need history