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Can a monkey cause Rabies
I went to the waterfalls yesterday. I was having snacks in my hand while a monkey came from anywhere and snatched it from my hand. While it was snatching, the monkey's hand touched my fingers. I checked my hand to see if there was any scratch or wound. There was no wound or pain also. I just felt a sense of touch. Am I exposed to Rabies virus? Should I take the Rabies vaccine? Kindly advise
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As there are no scratches/,skin breaching,you don't need to take Arv vaccination.
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Any scratches or bites from any wild animal are a potential source of Rabies.
Mere touch does not spread Rabies if you don't have any broken skin.Just wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water for about 15 minutes.
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Don’t need to worry take a ARV course if ur in confusion.
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If there is scratch you need vaccination
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Monkey is a rabid animal. Touch only if u r very sure no need of vaccine. Any doubt go for vaccination.
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Dr. Shruti Goswami
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12 yrs exp
Pune
Could be , pls take courses
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Dr. Anubha Singh
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4 yrs exp
Jhansi
If you require assistance or have any health concerns, feel free to reach out for a consultation. Your well-being is my priority, and i'm here to support you on your health journey.
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Dr. Anjali Bansal
General Physician
1 yrs exp
Faridabad
No worries
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just washing your hands with soap and water will be sufficient
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Anmol Kudal
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4 yrs exp
Nashik
No wound no pain no scratch them don't worry
You will not get rabies , don't worry unnecessarily.
For any doubts or questions kindly Consult me on whatsapp eight eight three zero zero zero six nine eight two
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
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8 yrs exp
Pune
Kindly consult once for discussion
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Do connect and consult
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Dr. Chaithra H
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5 yrs exp
Bangalore
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Need not worry.
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Dr. Mohamed Riyaz
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8 yrs exp
Chennai
If there is scratch or wound no need to vaccinate
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