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HELLO RESPECTED DOCTORS,
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Today Night while i was coming on my bike, suddenly a dog came under my bike, after that dog jumped away,
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but i feel like that dog touched or its body parts came in contact with my leg, I'm sure its not bitten my leg, because I didn't see any teeth marks of dog on my leg... and i dont see any blood or scratch marks on my leg where that dog touched me...
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i have doubt that its paw touched my leg, but no blood came out, and no scratch mark is there which i can notice, now do i have to take rabies vaccine? I'm not sure that dog is rabid, its just came under my bike in a crowd market and its paw Just touched or scratched my leg, but i see no blood and no visible scratch mark...what should i do..
I'm very tensed...i cant keep dog in observation this happened on 150 km away my home, its stranger dog... pic attached when dog paw touched my leg
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If you didn't have any scrach or bite mark then you are safe. No need to worry
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Dr. Sandeep Yadav
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12 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Hi, Based on what you've described :
There was no bite, no visible wound or scratch, nd no broken skin or bleeding. The contact seems to be from the dog’s body or paw, not its mouth or saliva.
Rabies virus is transmitted through the saliva of an infected animal, entering through broken skin or mucous membranes. In your case, since there is no broken skin, the risk of rabies transmission is extremely low to none. Touching or brushing against a dog's paw or body without a bite or wound does not constitute an exposur that requires vaccination.
However, if you're still feeling anxious or uncertain, it’s always best to consult a local healthcare provider who can assess your situation in person and provide peace of mind. You’ve taken the right step by being observant nd cautious. Stay well and safe! 🙏
Dr. Sandeep Yadav
Veterinarian
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