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Is rabies contagious during incubation period

Please tell me the longest incubation period of rabies ever recorded in India? Please tell me, advance thanks

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The incubation period of rabies in humans is generally 20–60 days. However, fulminant disease can become symptomatic within 5–6 days; more worrisome, in 1%–3% of cases the incubation period is >6 mont ...  Read More

What is the minimum and maximum incubation period of rabies in a human if a person is bitten by rabid dog Consider your answer for 90% of cases

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Rabies has been having most variable incubatiom period ranging from 6 days to 6 years ...  Read More

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What is the longest incubation period of rabies in India ever seen ?Can rabies happen after 12 13 14 years after dog bite?Have you ever seen the case of showing symptom in after 15 yrs of dog bite?

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I was bitten by a dog 13years ago and didn't got the vaccinations done that time. In some articles I have read that rabies can come after 25years of the bitten. So can i take vaccination of rabies now. because I'm very worried now and it's affecting my daily normal life.

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Hello there. I can understand your concern. Rabies would have killed you by now if you did have rabies. You could take a course of vaccination now as it would protect you if anything happens in fut ...  Read More

Hello dr. I asked everyday same question. Because I read a article on google a dog bite rabies incubation period 25 year (tentative). Is that true or false? Because a virus travel 1 to 2 cm in a day. Suppose a man 7 feet long= 214cm(nearer) long. How is a possible long incubation? True/ false in detail.

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It's dormant ...  Read More

What is longest incubation period of rabies?? some say it upto 1 year rare upto 2 yr some say it 15 - 20 yr ??? world health orgainsaition say if a pt dog bite 2 yr ago without vaccine and come to consult vaccination course is given to pt ??? why it given vaccine does effective ???

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Incubation period upto 3month ...  Read More

Can transfer rabies human to human before incubation throw intercourse/ sperm / infected bornchild after intercorse? Please detail.

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No. Human infection is the end ...  Read More

Dear Doctor, What is the incubation period of omicron. After how many days can we end isolation now. Regards

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After 10 days from getting positive rtpcr report you can end isolation ...  Read More

In Harrison 20th edition ...it is mentioned that rabies incubation is max 3 days to 1 month ..then why all r telling if nothing in 3 months then fine...it should be 1 month ...am I right?

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Please It ranges from days to yrs It is mentioned in API text book of Medicine ...  Read More

I asked questions regarding 2 yrs ago dog scratch case...all says no risk for 2 yrs case then why incubation period more than 2 yrs has been noticed in many cases...

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Don't worry. ...  Read More

Hello sir / mam I have a pet dog he got vaccinated two weeks ago and I was also taking anti rabies vaccine dated 13july - 16 July - 20 July these three I have received the 4th last dose is on 10-8-25 Tetanus i took on 13 July as well On 31st my dog bit me on my lower lip it bled I washed with soap What is the incubation period for dogs and

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Dog bite on the lips is considered as risky only. Incubation period is not fixed it may take few days to even years but if you get proper immunity via vaccination then it will protect you. Since you a ...  Read More

Since I have used a dirty public washroom last Thrusday , I'm feeling some pain in my lower abdomen. When should I go for urine analysis test? Should I wait someday so that the bacteria can grow and the urine analysis shows correct value . Actually I'm asking is there any incubation period to wait for urine analysis test or I can test it anytime af

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Consult for discussion and treatment ...  Read More

Does rabies spread during incubation period? Or does it only spread once it reaches the salivary glands?

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If there is a bite. Please don't wait. Good for immediate vaccination as this is PEP, WHICH IS MUST, WHETHER OR NOT REACHED ANY WHERE, RABIES IS 100% FETAL. ...  Read More

In your clinical practice experience what is the maximum incubation period for rabies in dog if he got scratched by rabid animal in his leg.how common is rabies after 1 yr of exposure

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Even though it is rare but it is not impossible to have 1 year of incubation period. Basically, the incubation period is the time it takes for the virus to travel from an area of entry to the brain an ...  Read More

I was bitten by a dog (unknown on the road) 4-5 years back and i did not take rabies vaccine back then. I read that rabies can strike years later also and am worried. Should i get the rabies vaccine now , would it help?

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Kindly connect ...  Read More

I was bitten by a dog 4-5 years back. I did not take rabies vaccine then . I have read that rabies can strike after many years of bite too Do i need to worry about this Should i take vaccine now to rule out any risk

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I think for this question, its better to contact human physician, they can explain you a lot better than a vet.. Thank you. ...  Read More

If street dog bites someone...what's the observation period for the street dog to say it's rabies free? Also does same observation timeline applies for home dog also?..does it spread rabies in incubation period?..

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If a dog bites,go get vaccinated at 0,3,7th day. If the dog is alive after 10days no need for 21,28th day dose. If a dog bites and if you have bleeding from the site also get a rabies immunoglobulin i ...  Read More

Can Rabies be transmitted through mucus membrane if someone have no cut under their mouth gums or lips and what is the incubation period if mucus membrane is breached is the incubation period shorter

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ...  Read More

A 6 year ago a dog bite over jeans but not bleeding and minor scratched but no redness. right now I am fear. I want to know. Before incubation can rabies transfer in conception stage by sperm and baby can infected. Please detail dr.

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No. If not bleeding just wash with soap water. ...  Read More

Can the first dose of rabies vaccine be taken at any time during the incubation period?will it work if the first dose is taken anytime before the symptoms sets in?

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Vaccine should be as soon as possible. ...  Read More

What if someone takes rabies vaccine at whatever delay but before onset of symptoms did he safe?? I mean if rabies vaccine taken in incubation period then he/she will be safe???

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A bite by animal during incubation period will not lead to rabies in human as the virus has not yet gone to saliva of the animal. ...  Read More

40 days ago a dog teeth scratched me... I didn't take vaccine and the dog is alive till now and he is although norma... Do i need vaccine now as i heard rabies has an large incubation period

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Consultation needed. Consult personally on Practo app or 8318469_886 ...  Read More

In my office one person feed stray animals . I sit with him . He is completely fine today . So can i get rabies if he ever got scratches or bit by animal in past or future. So he can be in incubation period and his saliva contain rabies virus and because we sit together can i also get rabies through him ?

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Usually not ...  Read More

Hi Doctors, If one is positive, within How many days it will take to show the symptoms? Like period..from day 2 to 7 ..like this.

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Incubation period is 2-7 days ...  Read More

Mucormycosis incubation period after how many's days it it dected in CT scan ? Having sensation from 2 days in sinuse one side nose close 2 days back was with mucormycosis patient without mask

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Have u diagnosed with covid previously?and do you have any other comorbidities?need detailed information ...  Read More

Iam 17 year old boy A stray do accidently bit on my right hand finger.. I tooked vaccine after 15-17 days of scratch(Not a wound).Dog is alive Will i develop rabies in future as rabies have a long incubation period Will the virus entered peripheral nerves Iam anxious Plss tell me will vaccine work after 20 days...Before any symptoms...In incubatio

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First of all you should have got vaccinated within 24 hrs after bite or scratch If you have been just scratched nothing will happen unless u bleed. ...  Read More

I tooked rabies vaccine after 14 days of bite...but before onset of symptoms i tooked all 4 doses in 28 days period...i want to ask that can rabies vaccine work in incubation period...Is iam safe coz i tooked vaccination late...plz reply dear sir/Madam

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For full guidance, prescription and follow up take a paid instant consultation. Hope that helps. You can even video consult directly via what sapp on 9999x104x408 ...  Read More

Now a days we are hearing of black fungus disease what is the incubation period of this black fungus disease

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Currently IP of Mucormycosis is approximately few days to weeks. As cases increase median IP can be calculated. ...  Read More

Hi doctor, I got my first fever on 19th Feb. It become recurring till 24th feb when mine fever touched 104. I did covid test on 24th and result came positive on 25th. I got admitted in hospital dur to high fever. Ct scan showed 30-40% involvement and crp was 6. and discharged on March 3rd with reduced crp 0.68 . I am not having any symptoms as of n

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Hello. Usually day 1 is on the start of symptoms . But some remain positive even upto a month . Safer for other if you could remain in isolation for few days more . Or get yourself tested - simpler ...  Read More

I have completed a course of anti rabies vaccine 4 years ago, I get a dog bite six months before, due to some reasons I not get vaccinated, now again I have completed the course of anti rabies vaccine should I have to worry about rabies ,I also want to know what is the maximum incubation period for rabies

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As you have taken anti rabies vaccine, no need to worry. Incubation period varies from 2 -3 months, but may vary 2 month to 1 year ...  Read More

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