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Non bite exposure Rabies
Realistically speaking, what are chances of rabies from a non bite exposure.
Such as an abrasion on finger and petting a cat. There may or may not have been saliva contact. Cat at the time seemed friendly but is no longer traceable.
Started vaccine without immunoglobin 3 days after the exposure.
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Rabies is very fatal. If you get scratch from any unknown stray animal. Immediately you should go to your nearest hospital and take complete vaccination in schedule time.
Always wash the affected area with soap water immediately.
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Almost 0 chance of transmission this way.
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No chance .
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