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Sir please tell how long rabies virus live at the site of bite means I know that it will multiply in muscle close to it but the skin at which a dog bite how long rabies virus live there I am asking because 3 days ago one dog bite my friend in hand and I touch that hand I touch the wound in school and some small small wound because of insects bite and all present in my hand can I get rabies like this or not means the place where the dog bite him 3 days ago I touch that part by finger and I have some wound in hand can I get rabies by this should I also go for vaccination please tell that why I asked how long rabies virus live at the site of bite means on skin where it bite
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No man to man transmission
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Can help you with the next course of action and plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.
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Yes if you have a wound in your finger and then you have come in contact with the infected wound of your friend then you might also need vaccination.
But For proper assistance i need to ensure the amount of exposure you have had so please consult to me personally to discuss the apt treatment plan for you.
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Rabies virus does not spread by touching.
Only if you yourself have had an animal bite, go for vaccination.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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5 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly provide me detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Bisweswar Das
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Bhubaneswar
Kindly consult
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