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If saliva of a bat or a dog falls on a piece of cloth and then droplets of saliva from that cloth splash into the eyes, would this be considered an exposure?
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It is unlikely to transmit rabies through indirect way. Kindly contact me directly for more clarification on rabies disease transmission and rabies vaccines.
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ON BASIS OF DOUBT ALWAYS BEST TO GO FOR VACCINE. TODAY ONLY I HAC A CASE 9 YR GIRL DUE TO FEAR OF INJECTION NOT TAKEN ARV. SHE DIED.DONT PANIC, ITS JUST ONE EXAMPLE
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If doubt, better go for vaccine.
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Rabies transmission requires direct contact of infected saliva with mucosa or broken skin. Indirect contact like saliva first falling on cloth and then splashing into the eyes is extremely unlikely to cause transmission and is generally not considered a significant exposure.
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Wash the eyes immediately with clean water/saline. If there is any doubt about direct exposure to a potentially rabid animal, consult a doctor for risk assessment and need for vaccination.
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When in doubt, especially with bats or unknown animals, it is safer to seek medical advice for post-exposure prophylaxis.
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Do consult
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
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20 yrs exp
Mumbai
Please consult
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Dinesh Mehta
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3 yrs exp
Jaipur
Yes.go for vaccination asap.dont take risk.because of fresh saliva .rather chance is rare but why take risk better if you go for complete scheduled vaccination.
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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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