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Is Anti-rabies Vaccination Required For A Monkey Scratch On The Leg?

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Posted on Mon, 18 Jul 2016
Question: My son of 8 years old got a monkey nail scratch on his leg with jeans on. Does he need any treatment? There is no wound, its just a minor XXXXXXX I have heard that rabies is transmitted by saliva only.
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Answered by Dr. Deepak Patel (20 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Vaccination not required

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
Can understand your concerns.

Rabies spreads through bite of dog, monkey, cat or wild rat. It usually spreads through saliva.

In your child, it's a minor scratch with nail of monkey with jeans on. In my opinion, there is no need to give antirabies vaccine for this.

You should apply any antiseptic cream over it.

I hope this will help you.
Wishing your child good health.
Take care.
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Is Anti-rabies Vaccination Required For A Monkey Scratch On The Leg?

Brief Answer: Vaccination not required Detailed Answer: Hi, Welcome to HCM. Can understand your concerns. Rabies spreads through bite of dog, monkey, cat or wild rat. It usually spreads through saliva. In your child, it's a minor scratch with nail of monkey with jeans on. In my opinion, there is no need to give antirabies vaccine for this. You should apply any antiseptic cream over it. I hope this will help you. Wishing your child good health. Take care.