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Is there any risk of rabies for me ...as I pass close to a dead dog ...a fly touched my lips ...I have a crack on lip
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This is not a rabies exposure. Rabies spreads through direct saliva contact from an infected animal into a fresh wound or mucosa. A fly acting as a carrier does not transmit rabies. Passing near a dead dog also does not pose risk
-No rabies vaccine required
-No tests or treatment needed for rabies in this situation
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-Avoid overthinking indirect contacts like insects or surroundings
-Rabies spreads only by direct bite, scratch or saliva contact from infected animal
-If future actual bite/scratch occurs, seek immediate vaccination
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No this is not the route of transmission
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No , it not spread though crossing sideways
Rabies generally spread through saliva of infected animal or human
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It is unlikely to get rabies by fly. If any other mode of contact is there let me know that may help in further management.
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You cannot get rabies from a fly because the virus is not carried by insects and dies quickly when exposed to the open air.
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you do not need treatment like the rabies vaccine, but you should simply wash your face with soap and water for general hygiene.
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If the dead dog is in a public area, you can report it for safe removal by local authority
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First u need to relax as fly didnt transmit rabies but rabies dont have any treatment and u have crack lips dont know how severe soo u should consult nearby doctor .
Hope u will do good
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Not at all.fly dont spread rabies virus.
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Do 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. Rachna Pande
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Bhopal
No risk.
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Dr. Shaikh Mahek Sadiya Sayeed
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3 yrs exp
Nagpur
No .There is no risk of rabies for you. Fly doesn't transmit rabies
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Dr. Chaithra H
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Bangalore
Unlikely
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