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Human to human rabies risk?
Good morning Doctors, my friend had been bitten by a dog a few days ago and hadn't told anyone till today, he will get vaccine today. I was at his house.
My concern is that today we brushed our teeth in the same wash basin, I brushing my teeth just after him. When we both brushed a bit blood too came out as we were using datun today and didn't have much idea of using it.
Can I be at risk of rabies too if his saliva came in contact with mine while using same wash basin? I had read that blood is not a risk (hopefully). Please advise. Thanking you in advance.
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No risk don't worry
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Meagre chances of infection is there if the other subject is rabid
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Consultation for detailed discussion is advisable
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Don't worry,not risky.
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Too far-fetched.
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Highly unlikely that you get infected by the mode of transmission, you have described.
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Based on the situation described, the risk of rabies transmission through shared use of a wash basin or contact with saliva, especially in a scenario like brushing teeth, is extremely low. Rabies is primarily transmitted through bites, scratches, or direct contact with an open wound or mucous membrane with infectious material (such as saliva) from a rabid animal. There is no documented evidence of rabies transmission through casual contact like sharing a wash basin.
However, if you are concerned or unsure, it would be advisable to monitor for any symptoms and ensure your friend completes the post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) regimen for rabies. It’s always a good idea to consult a healthcare professional for further guidance.
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Dr. Sachin Bhiwaji Sanap
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7 yrs exp
Hingoli
need more information
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Least possibility
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Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma
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9 yrs exp
Gurgaon
According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the cause and Treatment of disease as you have mentioned as above as -
- Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it need complete history of patient as personal and family history.
Please follow good life style as
• take plenty of fluid and
• take less spicy and fatty foods and
• take home made food only and
do exercise regularly with yoga and meditation and
• keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life .
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Dr. Anmol Kudal
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5 yrs exp
Nashik
Don't worry not risky
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Dr. Nazia Begum M.G
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Belgaum
Consult online
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Dr. Aditya Prasad Padhy
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13 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
Connect please
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Dr. Anubha Singh
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If you require assistance or have any health concerns, feel free to reach out for a consultation. Your well-being is my priority, and i'm here to support you on your health journey.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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10 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
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Dr. Pawan Kumar Dutta
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Delhi
If there is no direct contact of body fluids, there is no risk
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Dr. Zaheer Ahmad
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Bareilly
You are safe, don't worry
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