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Worried about rabies
Before opening my iron gates outside today there were some dogs fighting and growling just near the gates and 5 mins before a monkey was sitting on the top of gate. What if any trace amount of saliva from the gates, if any, came on my hands. I touched the door knobs and door handles while coming inside the house as no washroom outside.
My mother woke up after like 1.5 hours, touched the same knobs and door handles and straight away went to the wash basin to brush her teeth.
I am very worried that if any saliva got on her hands and she also touched her mouth can she get rabies like this? Does she need PEP? Please advise dear Doctors what I should do I feel angry at myself for putting my mother at risk.
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details. Kindly consult via whatsapp on nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero.
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Please get a full course of Anti-rabies vaccine for the whole family.
शक का इलाज तो लुकमान हकीम के पास भी नहीं था।
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I dont see any wound history so no transfer chances
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Already answered. Consult a psychiatrist as it's over thinking, assumption.
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If they are rabid animals and have their saliva on the door knobs then yes if you touch that infected material with your saliva then yes infection can take place , provided it’s fresh and wet. Dried saliva kills rabies virus . So as per your illustration you did not touch wet knob ? So don’t worry , moreover dogs or money don’t intentionally infect knobs so also there is very unlikely of your or your mother getting infected with rabies . So relax
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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10 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
No chance
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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. Anubha Singh
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4 yrs exp
Jhansi
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. Chaithra H
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Needs to be evaluated.
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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Do connect and consult
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