Dr. Chandwadkar Ashish
Internal Medicine
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Hi doctor,
A dog licked my leg on the street. I have no wounds on my leg. When I came home, I washed my leg with soap and then I found out that I had a little scratch near my hand nail (I did it when I was doing a manicure). Is there any chance to get rabies in that way?
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I will recommend you to follow the dog's trails. If it is normal, then there is no problem. If you have any feeling of doubt, then you get a rabies vaccine. Licking an open wound can transmit the virus if the dog has a rabies infection. But, if the dog is good and if you do not have any open wound or scratch on your leg where the dog licked, get relaxed. You will be fine. But if you are anxious, then consult your general physician for a further approach.
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