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Rabies transmission risk
I kept the plate outside the house and ate from it without washing it I also had ulcer in the mouth I don't know if any animal licked it what should I do I am really tensed.
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Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake. More
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal
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No need to worry for oral ulcers You can take probiotics
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Don't worry..
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Watch for symptoms, if appear you need to take an̈y treatment.
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Is there any dog or cat in the house or neighborhood .any sign of dog bite or lick.?even if you have ulcer in the mouth and no documented evidence of direct dog bite or saliva coming in contact with the broken bite wounds you are not at risk .look for symptoms like fever abdominal pain or diarrhea due to infectiivebacteria causing food poisoning
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Nothing to do.outside the virus is inactive and dead ,so dont be panic.
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Based on this, you do not need to panic. The rabies virus is fragile and dies quickly when exposed to open air, sunlight, and dry surface environments. Furthermore, indirect contact (such as eating from an unwashed plate left outside) does not constitute a recognized exposure for rabies transmission according to World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines, even if you have a mouth ulcer. However, for a complete evaluation of your mouth ulcer and to relieve your anxiety, a clinical review is recommended.
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Dr. Josemi Joseph
General Practitioner
Delhi
Avoid spicy food
Take lots of fluids
Yogurt
Vitamin C rich food
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Mr. Aslam K Yoosuf
General Practitioner
1 yrs exp
Ernakulam
The rabies virus is fragile and dies rapidly when exposed to air, sunlight, and drying, making indirect transmission through objects or food virtually impossible.
What You Should Know
Rabies Risk: Rabies requires direct contact with fresh animal saliva through a bite, scratch, or direct lick on an open wound or mucous membrane. Indirect exposure (touching or eating from an object an animal may have touched) does not pose a real rabies threat.
Gastrointestinal / Bacterial Risk: Eating off an unwashed outdoor plate carries a slight risk of common bacterial exposure (causing mild stomach upset or diarrhea) rather than viral infections like rabies.
Recommended Next Steps
Care for the Mouth Ulcer: Rinse your mouth with warm salt water or a mild antiseptic mouthwash to keep the ulcer clean and promote healing.
Monitor Your Health: Keep an eye out for minor stomach upset, nausea, or fever over the next couple of days from general outdoor bacteria. Stay well-hydrated.
Consult a Healthcare Provider: If your anxiety persists or if you live in a high-risk rabies region and want personal medical evaluation for peace of mind, consult a local doctor or clinic.
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Dr. Iamun Mushtaq
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4 yrs exp
Srinagar
You do not need to worry as if you're thinking about rabies or so it enters
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