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Fear of rabies
A cow just brushed me with its tail on my hand I got abrasion on my hand. Now I have fear of getting rabies should I worry
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It sounds like the small abrasion from the cow’s tail has triggered a much bigger wave of fear about rabies, and that tells me your nervous system is on high alert right now. Health anxiety can make very unlikely scenarios feel urgent and dangerous, even when the actual medical risk is extremely low. When the mind latches onto “what if,” it keeps searching for certainty, and that cycle itself becomes the distress.
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Hey, usually rabies is transmitted through body fluids, here as the tail only got brushed off, the chances of rabies are very less likely.
But still, once consult a doctor nearby or online.
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Hi.. nothing will happen. You are having health anxiety. Consult online for counseling and treatment
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Dr. Indraja Sharma
Psychiatrist
7 yrs exp
Kota
Rabies spreads through saliva of an infected animal, usually via bite or scratch that breaks the skin.
A cow’s tail brushing your hand, even if it caused a mild abrasion, does not transmit rabies. There is no risk in this situation.
Wash the area well with soap and water. If the abrasion is significant, ensure your tetanus vaccination is up to date.
Your worry sounds more like health anxiety rather than actual exposure. Try to reassure yourself — this is not a rabies-risk event. If such fears are frequent or distressing, consider speaking to a mental health professional for support.
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Dr. Aiswarya Balagopal
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7 yrs exp
Thrissur
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I would like to know more details on the incident before i conclude is it just worry or something else that needs you to take treatment. Kindly consult
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