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I was coming back home in scooty ,suddenly I felt splashes of water around my lips don't know what it was ,but my question is if it was the saliva of a dog ,or bat can it causes me rabies since it got into my mouth and my mouth has ulcers should I be worried about rabies should I take vaccine
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Hi,
Saliva of what got into your mouth? You were driving and from where did the water containing bat or dog saliva enter your mouth?
How did you suddenly feel splashes of water? Where did it splash from? Did you run over a puddle of water?
If yes that can't cause rabies. Don't worry
If no, where did the water come from
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Dr. Harshavardhan Reddy
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It's stress ulcers because of ur overthinking
Used multivitamins it will be fine
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It's over thinking.
Just rinse mouth properly.
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Dr. Ashok G
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Hello , As of now nothing to worry
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Nothing to worry. Do you feel like palpitations? How long do you have these problems. Is it regular or occasional?
Connect to me with those details, I shall help you.
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No need
Please don’t worry.
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Need few more details
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What you felt is highly unlikely to be splashes of saliva. Also Rabies won't cause mouth ulcers. So you may chill.
Take any multivitamin B complex tablets. That should suffice. If ulcers don't improve, kindly connect.
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If you require assistance or have any health concerns, feel free to reach out for a consultation. Your well-being is my priority, and i'm here to support you on your health journey.
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
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Nothing to worry
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Dr. Chaithra H
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It is not going to happen .
Pls don't worry.
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Dr. Shivam Mishra
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5 yrs exp
Mumbai
Dear Patient,
Rabies is transmitted through direct contact with the saliva or neural tissue of an infected animal, typically via bites or scratches. In your case, the splashes of water around your lips are **extremely unlikely** to be a source of rabies transmission, even if ulcers were present in your mouth. Here’s why:
1. No Direct Contact: Rabies virus does not survive long outside a host and cannot penetrate intact skin or mucous membranes without direct inoculation (e.g., a bite).
2. No Confirmed Animal Exposure: Since you didn’t see or interact with a dog/bat, the risk is negligible.
3. Environmental Factors: Airborne or waterborne transmission of rabies is not documented.
**Next Steps:**
- Monitor for unusual symptoms (e.g., fever, agitation, hydrophobia), though these are highly improbable in this scenario.
- If you recall any recent animal bites/scratches, consult a doctor immediately.
**Helpful Tips:**
- Avoid unnecessary panic; rabies prophylaxis is reserved for high-risk exposures.
- Ensure pets are vaccinated if you own any.
For further clarification or if you experience anxiety about this, I recommend a detailed consultation. You can reach me on WhatsApp at **Eight Zero Zero Nine Eight Two One Three Three Two** to discuss your concerns personally.
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Dr. Nazia Begum M.G
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Nothing to worry
Consult online
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Dr. Shruti Goswami
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Pls connect with me
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
No risk
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
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Pune
Nothing to worry
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kindly consult once for discussion
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Dr. Ankit Prakash
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No need to take vaccine
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