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Rabies indirect or unusual contact
If there was a dog walking on the floor in front of me if he was some saliva on his paw then i Walk on the same floor with naked legs and i have some open superficial wounds in my leg toe so is there any risk of rabies
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Dr. M. Madeena Begum
Veterinary Surgeon
12 yrs exp
Chennai
If the saliva is fresh and your wound is fresh then yes there is a chance for infection
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Dr. Lovish Gupta
Veterinary Physician
6 yrs exp
Gurgaon
risk of rabies in your situation is extremely low, but not absolutely zero. Rabies is typically transmitted through the bite or direct contact of infected saliva with fresh, bleeding wounds or mucous membranes. In your case, walking on the floor where a dog may have left saliva on its paws is a very indirect and unlikely mode of transmission, especially if your wounds are superficial and not actively bleeding.
However, because the dog's health status is unknown and you have open wounds, it's reasonable to consult a doctor to evaluate your specific case.
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