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Is Transmission Of Rabies Vaccination Possible Through Contact With Dog's Saliva?

Posted on Fri, 1 Jul 2016

Question: Hi sorry for a stupud question i borrowed a pen from a gaurd who was playing with street dog in XXXXXXX , XXXXXXX the pen was with the in his mouth i was in a rush so i just toon it and wrote a number i am i exposed to rabies dont know history of the dog please advise

Answered by Dr. Dr.Arnab (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Nothing to Worry..

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXX, Welcome to HCM..

I've gone through your query and let me assure you that nothing to worry in this scenario, just simply wash your hand thoroughly with soap and water that's all..

Intact skin itself acts as a natural barrier thus there's no risk of transmission of the virus , so please relax..

Take Care
Kind Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Arnab (5 hours later)

Even if i touched my face unknowingly last question and i had immediately put a hand sanitizer on my hand so it makes itimpossible right thank you so much

Answered by Dr. Dr.Arnab (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
stop unnecessary acts..

Detailed Answer:
Hello Dear , Welcome Back ,

Thanks for following up..

You must get out of this fear immediately as it's completely irrational , no need to do so..

You're safe , so just relax..

Move on with your life..

Take Care
Kind Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee