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I wanted to ask about the possibility of rabies infection if scratched by a dog?
Hello, two days ago while riding a bike a homeless dog jumped up to me. I didn't feel any obvious scratching, but after the incident I saw irritation on my skin (probably caused by claws). I wanted to ask about the possibility of rabies infection in such a case. I was already with it in the clinic, the doctor said that there was no break in the continuity of the skin. I have no way to find the dog. A photo of a possible scratch is below:
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Anna Lewandowska Pharmacist, Editor
8 months ago
Rabies infection occurs through the contact of the saliva of a sick animal with an open wound or mucous membrane, and therefore most often occurs as a result of bites or salivation at the site of damaged skin. In this case, there was no break in the continuity of the skin (there is no open wound), then the risk of rabies infection is minimal. In addition, if you have been to the doctor and he also found that there is no break in the continuity of the skin, it means that the risk is even more limited. I enclose materials that may be interesting and information about the possibility of using teleconsultation: https://www.gdziepolek.pl/telekonsultacja https://www.gdziepolek.pl/artykuly/co-zrobic-gdy-ugryzie-cie-pies