A stray dog licked my hand

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My hand was unwounded and immediately wash that area with hand wash does i have any risk of rabies I have attached image of my hand

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Rabies virus generally transmit through cut mark or wound. If you don’t have any exposed or wounded skin then no need to worry.

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Dr. M. Madeena Begum Veterinary Physician 12 yrs exp Chennai · Accepted Answer

Dr. M. Madeena Begum

Veterinary Physician 12 yrs exp Chennai

If you are sure you skin is intact then no problem. Rabies risk is only if you have saliva contact to you wound