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What Are The Chances Of Developing Rabies?
Question: I am having a little anxiety about something. About two months ago, I awoke to a bat flying around in my room ( I could hear it about me head scratching the wall), and I hit it with a tennis racket and killed it; then threw it out. Well, for some reason I was just searching the internet and came across some reading on rabies. I have not shown any signs or symptoms that I know of, but clearly I should have had it tested (didn't know that, as I don't recall being bitten). Though the odds are low, and there has not been a positive case of a bat having rabies in my county(hillsdale county, Michigan) in 2 years, I am a bit worried (because that's my nature). Should I go see a Dr.; are there any tests they can do?
Asked by Me , 1 day ago
Asked by Me , 1 day ago
Brief Answer:
No risk of developing rabies
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to Healthcare Magic,
I have gone through your history and understand your concern. Bat is a known reservoir of rabies and can transmit rabies by biting but in your case the bat has not bit you and has not caused any breaching of the skin. So the chance of getting rabies is not at all possible.
As you have mentioned in your history that there is no case of rabies transmitted by bat in your region since the last 2 years, it will also help us to know that you are 100% free from rabies.
I would assure you that the possibility of getting rabies in your case is not possible. I don't think you requires further evaluation from the doctor.
Thank you.
No risk of developing rabies
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to Healthcare Magic,
I have gone through your history and understand your concern. Bat is a known reservoir of rabies and can transmit rabies by biting but in your case the bat has not bit you and has not caused any breaching of the skin. So the chance of getting rabies is not at all possible.
As you have mentioned in your history that there is no case of rabies transmitted by bat in your region since the last 2 years, it will also help us to know that you are 100% free from rabies.
I would assure you that the possibility of getting rabies in your case is not possible. I don't think you requires further evaluation from the doctor.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
Thank you sir. I was just worried because the the CDC says sometimes you won't even notice a bat bite.
Brief Answer:
Don't worry
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The rabies virus can enter the body only when there is break in the skin. So don't worry about your events.
Remove off the fear from your head. You are 100% safe of rabies.
Thank you.
Don't worry
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The rabies virus can enter the body only when there is break in the skin. So don't worry about your events.
Remove off the fear from your head. You are 100% safe of rabies.
Thank you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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