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Can rabies transmit from human to human through saliva?(from a person bitten but undergoing the 1 month vaccination course ,2 ND dose done)
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It depends about the quality of bite.
Infection can transfer from humans also.
Consult provately for detailed discussion.
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Rabies have been found to be transmitted from infected human to another by saliva
Full dose of vaccine is advisable
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Unless the patient has developed hydrophbia or frank Rabies, it is not reported to spread from man to man.
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continue his Antirabies vaccination without fear.
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Dr. Karuna B
General Physician
22 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Hello if the person has ACTIVE rabies and has bitten you then maybe you can get it . If he is just getting a vaccine for dog bite NO
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