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Rabies query
Today I fell on road and got many scratches and a big wound on foot. I saw that there were many street dog that were there and we're licking the road floor. Now I am scared that will I get rabies now. I had taken tetanus shot 5 months ago . But want to know that will I get rabies now as it could be that dog had licked the road and then I got injury on my leg from road. Please tell will I get rabbies now ?? I am attaching pictures of the scratch and wound.
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You need to take care of the wound... keep it clean/dry and apply betadine/ neosporin cream on the wound
Regarding rabies, it’s not likely you will get it as you did not get in contact with the dog directly
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May not cause from road injury. But I want details for discussion
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