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Infectious Illnesses
Question #29263
45 days ago
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Is greece rabies free - #29263

Ishaan

I am really worried and could use some advice. Last week, I was in Greece for a vacation, and I had an amazing time exploring but now I'm freaking out about something! I was walking in a rural area and came across a stray dog that looked super sick. At the time, I petted it without even thinking twice! Now I’m sitting here, wondering: Is Greece rabies free? I thought I heard that rabies was under control there, but what if I’ve put myself at risk? I did some quick reading online, and I saw mixed information - like, some sources said Greece has rabies cases but others said it’s mostly rabies-free. I’m just confused and tied up in knots over this. A friend mentioned that if I were bitten I should have gotten vaccinated right away, but I didn’t have any injuries, just a few scratches from the dog's fur. Is Greece rabies free or is it something I need to worry about? Should I see a doctor, or do I sound overly paranoid? I just want to be safe! What should I do?

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Greece is generally considered rabies-free in terms of dog rabies, and there haven’t been any cases of canine rabies there for many years. However, that doesn’t mean you should completely ignore the situation. It’s always better to be cautious with any potential exposure to rabies, especially when dealing with stray animals. As you weren’t bitten and only had contact with the dog’s fur resulting in some scratches, the risk of rabies transmission seems to be extremely low, but not entirely impossible. Rabies is primarily spread through bites, scratches that break the skin where the person is exposed to saliva from a rabid animal could pose a risk, though it’s much less common. Given this, consulting a healthcare professional is the best course of action. They’ll ask you more details about the contact and examine the scratches just to be sure. If there’s any concern, they might recommend post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), which is a preventive treatment, to reduce any risk of developing rabies. It’s better to get this kind of treatment soon after the potential exposure rather than later. While being this vigilant might feel excessive, it’s always best to prioritize safety given the potential severity of rabies, which is a nearly always fatal once symptoms appear. Balancing caution with an understanding of actual risk is key, and a healthcare provider can provide the assurance and guidance you need moving forward.

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