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Rabies risk query
I know this may sound too far fetched but please clear the doubt. We usually call a compounder to administer injections and there are a lot of stray dogs and monkeys in the locality. Is there any possibility that while coming to the house if a dog sneezed or monkeys saliva fell on the compounder's hands and he administered a injection after 1-2 minutes can one get rabies then? Sometimes they put finger on needle to place it or touch to feel muscles.
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Rabies virus is an enveloped virus,that cause infection through bite of rabid animal.virus spread through saliva.direct contact with aerosol, released by infected animal can also infect the exposed person.in situation as presented by you, transmission is unlikely.presence of aerosols on hands of compounder,and if he touches the needle while injecting,may inoculate virus in body.so hand wash is a must in any case.hope this will help
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Take vaccines.
Pls don't worry.
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If body fluids come in contact with the saliva of infected animal, it may cause infection.
It is better to wash hands or sanitize before giving injection
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You should let some water fall on your hand when you are walking in the rain and see if you can appreciate that some water has fallen on your hand or you can't appreciate it .
I suppose that compounder will also have similar sensibilities and if some such things happen he will cancel his visit to your house, go back to the laboratory and get proper sanitization of his hands done.
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No risk
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Rabies is not transmitted by saliva on intact skin.
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It is advisable for staff working with animals to take vaccine - 3 doses for prevention.
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Rabies transmission in the scenario youâve described is highly improbable. The virus requires direct contact with an open wound or mucous membrane, and indirect transmission through contaminated surfaces or hands is not a common route for this virus.
However, if youâre still concerned, ensuring that your compounder follows basic hygiene protocols (washing hands or using hand sanitizer before administering injections) can provide peace of mind and reduce the risk of any other infections.
I hope this clears up your concern. Let me know if you have any further questions!
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Least possibility.
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Not necessarily
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Consultation for detailed discussion is advisable
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Need few more details
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No, it won't transmit that ways.
However, you should make sure that the person administering the injection has cleaned his/her hands with a alcohol based sanitizer or hand wash.
The person should be wearing gloves while doing the procedure. The syringe is new pack seal, with seal opened infront of you, and he/she should not be touching the needle part of the syringe directly.
If any of it is not followed, please stop the procedure immediately and ask for performing the complete procedure in a clean hygienic way.
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Dr. Sanghpriya Gautam
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Delhi
Connect please
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Dr. Zaheer Ahmad
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Bareilly
Kindly connect
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Dr. Aditya Prasad Padhy
Urologist
12 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
Connect please
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Take vaccine and relax
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Dr. Anubha Singh
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4 yrs exp
Jhansi
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. V R Tindwani
Family Physician
51 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Fear is hypothetical
Relax completely
This is not mode of transmission of rabies, no action on your part needed
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Dr. Shivam Mishra
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Mumbai
Kindly consult
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Dr. Arun Mani Babu
Family and Community Medicine Specialist
10 yrs exp
Patna
Less likely to get rabies in such a way.
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Dr. Thresia Pereira
General Physician
37 yrs exp
Mumbai
No nothing is going to happen
Relax
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Pune
Not at all
But if saliva come in contact with wound then it may cause
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kindly consult once for discussion
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried food and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables and fruits
Do connect and consult
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Davra Kaushalkumar Dilipbhai
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Take rabies vaccine
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Dr. Sachin Bhiwaji Sanap
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Hingoli
need more information
kindly consult
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Aurangabad
Please have a talk with vaccination specialist for this
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