question-icon

Can Rabies Be Contracted Through Contact With A Dead Animal?

default
Posted on Fri, 12 Jan 2018
Question: Having a serious panic attack-

Possibley ran over a skunk, the skunk was already dead, i seerved to avoid it, i dont know if i hit it, i dont think so but i dont know

20 min later i got to the airport, my pants leg brushed against the door- is it possible that some brain material got on my door then on my pants and on eveuthing i touch and cause a rabies risk?

I had rabies post exposure shots 4 months ago.

Are my pants contiminated?, can i get rabies?
doctor
Answered by Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (49 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Please don't worry!

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you writing in healthcare magic.

Based on your history, you shouldn't worry because being vaccinated for rabies 4 months before you are fully protected and there is no risk for rabies.


I hope my answer helps you.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
doctor
default
Follow up: Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (2 hours later)
Thanks -- but could i infect some one else because this stuff could be on my clothes
doctor
Answered by Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (24 hours later)
Brief Answer:
the rabies virus it will survive for a while outside the body, but not very

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I am sorry for my late response.

You should know that the risk exist only if scratches, abrasions, open wounds, or mucous membranes of a nonvaccinated person could be contaminated with saliva or other potentially infectious material such as brain tissue from a rabid animal .
Furthermore, the rabies virus it will survive for a while outside the body, but not very long and become noninfectious when it dries out and when it is exposed to sunlight.

I hope my answer helps you.
Regards.
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Dr. Monika Dede

Infectious Diseases Specialist

Practicing since :2003

Answered : 1005 Questions

premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
Can Rabies Be Contracted Through Contact With A Dead Animal?

Brief Answer: Please don't worry! Detailed Answer: Hello, Thank you writing in healthcare magic. Based on your history, you shouldn't worry because being vaccinated for rabies 4 months before you are fully protected and there is no risk for rabies. I hope my answer helps you. Regards.