
How Long Does Rabies Virus Remain Active Outside The Body?

Repeat antibody levels
Detailed Answer:
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Hi, I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.
As for pre-exposure prophylaxis, the antibody levels are usually effective for 1 year. However, in people with high risk , antibody titres are checked every 6 months. As you have taken the titres in august you would need to repeat them again in march. If it is less than 0.5 IU/ml then a booster dose of vaccine would be required.
Rabies virus is said to not survive outside the body. As soon as it comes out, it dies.
So, practically it is not possible to contact rabies through objects like chairs, table.
Dog scratch is considered as Grade 1 bite, so it needs attention.
In the case scenario, you have mentioned, skin would be considered as closed.
This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you still have any other query, you may please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney , MD


Sir my prime concern is that if saliva is outside the body then it can be said with surety that virus will be dead and it can not spread rabies?that my only question for you!thanking you
In secretions.
Detailed Answer:
Yes, viral can be present in the secretions of the animal, even if the animal has died.
Now, theoretically it is possible that, any part of the body of the dog, that might be having secretions of the dog can carry saliva and that can infect you, if it comes in blood contact.
So, till now, there is no known case of rabies, that has contracted virus outside the body of the animal.
If you have any further query, please ask me.

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