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Can i get rabies in this case ?
Today while i was driving car one dog came near car right side gate and started barking and running along with car . After that dog go away . . 1-2 minutes later i step out of my car and closed car right side door with my hand . I don't have any wound on my hand . Just have little scratch/rash (this scratch is not caused by dog I already have it ). When i use senitizer this rash itches sometimes . So can i get rabies because dog bark near right side gate and i touched that gate and have scratch/rash on hand .
Note : Dog didn't not bite me neither scratched me .
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If dog hasn’t bit you, no need of vaccine
Wash the wound thoroughly with water and soap
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No need of rabies vaccine
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No chance at all
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Dr. Raveendran S R
Diabetologist
16 yrs exp
Chennai
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i can understand your concern
no need to worry regarding Rabies . you need active bite and wetness for transmission
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Dr. Rajendra Kumar
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