Is it possible to get rabies from a cut caused by a bone from meat? - #30115
Hello, two days ago I went to the butcher and bought some meat. But on my way back, I touched my thigh with the bag of meat and got a cut from a bone. I was scared in case there was rabies in those bones.
How deep is the cut on your thigh?:
- Superficial — just a scratchHave you cleaned the cut since it happened?:
- Yes, but not very wellDo you have any symptoms like redness, swelling, or pain around the cut?:
- No, it looks normalHave you had any vaccinations or treatments for rabies in the past?:
- No, I haven'tDid the meat you bought seem fresh and properly handled?:
- Yes, it looked freshAre you up to date on your tetanus vaccinations?:
- No, it's been over 5 years100% Anonymously
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Doctors' responses
Hello dear Rabies virus spreads from Saliva of a live animal on a bite See fortunately rabies doesn’t survive on dried bone you should washed wound properly Get tetanus antisera if not taken for more than 1 year Observe if The wound seems superficial with absence of Fever Swelling Bleeding Infection So as per my clinical experience there is no need for vaccination. However please observe for 10 days for any abnormal symptoms. In summary chances of rabies are nil only Regards
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