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Concern if rabies
Please help me regarding a rabies fear. I try my best but still some mice, shrews enter my house and many stray dogs, monkeys come and sit near my outer iron gates early morning or at night. I open those gates and close them at night.
What are the risks of contracting rabies via surface exposure to their saliva if any present on the gates?
Can one get rabies via surface like this if not directly bitten or licked?
If one gets a cut after an hour of such exposure will he need ARV boosters?
Also, if after taking full course of 5 ARVs, will taking one booster every year protect from such indirect exposures that may go unnoticed?
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Dr. Chaithra H
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5 yrs exp
Bangalore
If you have been vaccinated adequately and taking vaccine on time including boosters you need not worry.
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Dr. Anubha Singh
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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. Manoj Kumar
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Sanjay Dudhavade
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Pune
Rabies spread through infected saliva of rabid dog directly of indirectly.
So there is risk of getting rabies even through indirect saliva contact.
Next Steps
person at high risk of exposure should get serum antibody level measured every 6 months and take a booster dose if level fall below 0.5IU/lit
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INre-exposed case take dose on 0 and 3 .This will act as booster dose.
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Dr. Davra Kaushalkumar Dilipbhai
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Not to worry not spread by licking
If you want pre exposure vaccine take 3 does 0,7,21 day then after you can take booster yearly
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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
Avoid fried food and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables and fruits
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
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