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Is There Any Way I Can Get Rabies From Racoon Bone Inspite Of Having A Cut?

I was at an antique store today, and while handling a raccoon bone, I accidentally broke it in my hand. I have an open wound on my hand as well. The shop owner said the bone is 3+ years old, and it has been bleached. Is there any way I can get rabies from it?
Tue, 25 Mar 2014
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Hi there,

Thanks for your query.

Every virus needs nutrients and a congenial environment for sustenance and propagation. A bleached raccoon bone more than 3 years old, is highly unlikely to be contaminated with live viruses, which thrive only in the body tissues.

Hence, there is possibility of contacting rabies and thereby, no requirement of anti-rabies vaccines.

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Dr. Rakesh Karanwal
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Is There Any Way I Can Get Rabies From Racoon Bone Inspite Of Having A Cut?

Hi there, Thanks for your query. Every virus needs nutrients and a congenial environment for sustenance and propagation. A bleached raccoon bone more than 3 years old, is highly unlikely to be contaminated with live viruses, which thrive only in the body tissues. Hence, there is possibility of contacting rabies and thereby, no requirement of anti-rabies vaccines. If you find my response helpful and informative, do not forget an “excellent” (5-star rating) to my answer, to ENCOURAGE ALL doctors- engaged in social service- to render sound advice to the FREE queries. Take care Dr. Rakesh Karanwal