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Hi There. There Wss A Bat Flying In My Room
Question: hi there.
there wss a bat flying in my room at night 6 weeks ago. i had no sign of bites. i also have no symptoms. im terrified if rabies and not have yhe shot. wokld i have experainced symptoms bu now if yhay was yhe case. also i got my blood work done and all mu levels were normal. they would have been off if rabies was in mu blood corrext? should i be getting yhe shot now (6 weeks layer)?
there wss a bat flying in my room at night 6 weeks ago. i had no sign of bites. i also have no symptoms. im terrified if rabies and not have yhe shot. wokld i have experainced symptoms bu now if yhay was yhe case. also i got my blood work done and all mu levels were normal. they would have been off if rabies was in mu blood corrext? should i be getting yhe shot now (6 weeks layer)?
hi there.
there wss a bat flying in my room at night 6 weeks ago. i had no sign of bites. i also have no symptoms. im terrified if rabies and not have yhe shot. wokld i have experainced symptoms bu now if yhay was yhe case. also i got my blood work done and all mu levels were normal. they would have been off if rabies was in mu blood corrext? should i be getting yhe shot now (6 weeks layer)?
there wss a bat flying in my room at night 6 weeks ago. i had no sign of bites. i also have no symptoms. im terrified if rabies and not have yhe shot. wokld i have experainced symptoms bu now if yhay was yhe case. also i got my blood work done and all mu levels were normal. they would have been off if rabies was in mu blood corrext? should i be getting yhe shot now (6 weeks layer)?
Brief Answer:
not likely infected
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
It is understandable to be concerned but if you were not bitten then it is highly unlikely that you are at risk of rabies.
In addition with normal blood tests results, the chance that there is an infection lingering is very slim.
If there is exposure then post exposure vaccines can be given, it is 4 doses: the initial shot is given right away and then there are 3 additional shots following that one on the 3rd, 7th and 14th after exposure. After 6 weeks, given vaccine post exposure would not be helpful
There are also vaccines that can be given to persons who at at risk of future exposure eg persons in contact with animals that may have rabies. This prevention vaccine has 3 doses: first one is given at day 1 (whenever is good), day 7 after 1st dose and day 21 or 28 after the 1st
Summary: (1)no bites mean likely no infection since this is how it is mainly spread
(2)normal blood tests mean infection not likely to be present
(3)post exposure vaccine at 6 weeks would not be effective
i hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
not likely infected
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
It is understandable to be concerned but if you were not bitten then it is highly unlikely that you are at risk of rabies.
In addition with normal blood tests results, the chance that there is an infection lingering is very slim.
If there is exposure then post exposure vaccines can be given, it is 4 doses: the initial shot is given right away and then there are 3 additional shots following that one on the 3rd, 7th and 14th after exposure. After 6 weeks, given vaccine post exposure would not be helpful
There are also vaccines that can be given to persons who at at risk of future exposure eg persons in contact with animals that may have rabies. This prevention vaccine has 3 doses: first one is given at day 1 (whenever is good), day 7 after 1st dose and day 21 or 28 after the 1st
Summary: (1)no bites mean likely no infection since this is how it is mainly spread
(2)normal blood tests mean infection not likely to be present
(3)post exposure vaccine at 6 weeks would not be effective
i hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Brief Answer:
not likely infected
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
It is understandable to be concerned but if you were not bitten then it is highly unlikely that you are at risk of rabies.
In addition with normal blood tests results, the chance that there is an infection lingering is very slim.
If there is exposure then post exposure vaccines can be given, it is 4 doses: the initial shot is given right away and then there are 3 additional shots following that one on the 3rd, 7th and 14th after exposure. After 6 weeks, given vaccine post exposure would not be helpful
There are also vaccines that can be given to persons who at at risk of future exposure eg persons in contact with animals that may have rabies. This prevention vaccine has 3 doses: first one is given at day 1 (whenever is good), day 7 after 1st dose and day 21 or 28 after the 1st
Summary: (1)no bites mean likely no infection since this is how it is mainly spread
(2)normal blood tests mean infection not likely to be present
(3)post exposure vaccine at 6 weeks would not be effective
i hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
not likely infected
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
It is understandable to be concerned but if you were not bitten then it is highly unlikely that you are at risk of rabies.
In addition with normal blood tests results, the chance that there is an infection lingering is very slim.
If there is exposure then post exposure vaccines can be given, it is 4 doses: the initial shot is given right away and then there are 3 additional shots following that one on the 3rd, 7th and 14th after exposure. After 6 weeks, given vaccine post exposure would not be helpful
There are also vaccines that can be given to persons who at at risk of future exposure eg persons in contact with animals that may have rabies. This prevention vaccine has 3 doses: first one is given at day 1 (whenever is good), day 7 after 1st dose and day 21 or 28 after the 1st
Summary: (1)no bites mean likely no infection since this is how it is mainly spread
(2)normal blood tests mean infection not likely to be present
(3)post exposure vaccine at 6 weeks would not be effective
i hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
okay. so your saying if rabies was lingering i wpuld have shown abnormal blood test levels correct?
okay. so your saying if rabies was lingering i wpuld have shown abnormal blood test levels correct?
Also, should I get the preventative vaccine? Would it still protect me from rabies if I got symptoms from my past exposure 6 weeks ago?
Also, should I get the preventative vaccine? Would it still protect me from rabies if I got symptoms from my past exposure 6 weeks ago?
Brief Answer:
would help against future exposure
Detailed Answer:
HI
Sorry for the delayed reply
Since rabies is a virus, if it was present, there should be changes in some of your blood tests results
The preventative vaccine would protect against future exposures and would not have an effect against the exposure 6 weeks ago
would help against future exposure
Detailed Answer:
HI
Sorry for the delayed reply
Since rabies is a virus, if it was present, there should be changes in some of your blood tests results
The preventative vaccine would protect against future exposures and would not have an effect against the exposure 6 weeks ago
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Brief Answer:
would help against future exposure
Detailed Answer:
HI
Sorry for the delayed reply
Since rabies is a virus, if it was present, there should be changes in some of your blood tests results
The preventative vaccine would protect against future exposures and would not have an effect against the exposure 6 weeks ago
would help against future exposure
Detailed Answer:
HI
Sorry for the delayed reply
Since rabies is a virus, if it was present, there should be changes in some of your blood tests results
The preventative vaccine would protect against future exposures and would not have an effect against the exposure 6 weeks ago
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
this was my blood test results. also are you positive that you would see abnormailities becauss ive had multiple docyors tell me ghe same as you and thsn one doctor from this website told me that my blood test levels wouldnt indicate it.
this was my blood test results. also are you positive that you would see abnormailities becauss ive had multiple docyors tell me ghe same as you and thsn one doctor from this website told me that my blood test levels wouldnt indicate it.
Brief Answer:
Some tests show changes, not all
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Blood tests results are not attached, you can re attach or write out results
A complete blood count would show changes, this is the reason stated that SOME blood tests would show changes.
Changes would not be seen in all tests
A complete blood count includes white cell count (which goes up in any infection unless the immune system of the person is impaired eg diabetics or on immune suppressant medication)
In addition this tests also shows a breakdown of the white cell count and includes a lymphocyte count (this is a type of white cell) , it goes up with viral infections
Some tests show changes, not all
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Blood tests results are not attached, you can re attach or write out results
A complete blood count would show changes, this is the reason stated that SOME blood tests would show changes.
Changes would not be seen in all tests
A complete blood count includes white cell count (which goes up in any infection unless the immune system of the person is impaired eg diabetics or on immune suppressant medication)
In addition this tests also shows a breakdown of the white cell count and includes a lymphocyte count (this is a type of white cell) , it goes up with viral infections
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Brief Answer:
Some tests show changes, not all
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Blood tests results are not attached, you can re attach or write out results
A complete blood count would show changes, this is the reason stated that SOME blood tests would show changes.
Changes would not be seen in all tests
A complete blood count includes white cell count (which goes up in any infection unless the immune system of the person is impaired eg diabetics or on immune suppressant medication)
In addition this tests also shows a breakdown of the white cell count and includes a lymphocyte count (this is a type of white cell) , it goes up with viral infections
Some tests show changes, not all
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Blood tests results are not attached, you can re attach or write out results
A complete blood count would show changes, this is the reason stated that SOME blood tests would show changes.
Changes would not be seen in all tests
A complete blood count includes white cell count (which goes up in any infection unless the immune system of the person is impaired eg diabetics or on immune suppressant medication)
In addition this tests also shows a breakdown of the white cell count and includes a lymphocyte count (this is a type of white cell) , it goes up with viral infections
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Okay. Would these levels still be off if the infection was lingering in my blood but had not caused symptoms yet?
Okay. Would these levels still be off if the infection was lingering in my blood but had not caused symptoms yet?
Brief Answer:
not dependent on symptoms
Detailed Answer:
HI
White blood cell count is not dependent on symptoms fortunately- it picks up infection.
It is not dependent on how the person is feeling, it is a reaction in the body to the presence of a virus or fungus or bacteria or in cases of severe allergies or more serious conditions such as leukemia or lymphoma
not dependent on symptoms
Detailed Answer:
HI
White blood cell count is not dependent on symptoms fortunately- it picks up infection.
It is not dependent on how the person is feeling, it is a reaction in the body to the presence of a virus or fungus or bacteria or in cases of severe allergies or more serious conditions such as leukemia or lymphoma
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Brief Answer:
not dependent on symptoms
Detailed Answer:
HI
White blood cell count is not dependent on symptoms fortunately- it picks up infection.
It is not dependent on how the person is feeling, it is a reaction in the body to the presence of a virus or fungus or bacteria or in cases of severe allergies or more serious conditions such as leukemia or lymphoma
not dependent on symptoms
Detailed Answer:
HI
White blood cell count is not dependent on symptoms fortunately- it picks up infection.
It is not dependent on how the person is feeling, it is a reaction in the body to the presence of a virus or fungus or bacteria or in cases of severe allergies or more serious conditions such as leukemia or lymphoma
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
okay thank you. so would you agree that what this dictor is telling me is false.
okay thank you. so would you agree that what this dictor is telling me is false.
Brief Answer:
not specific for rabies, responds to any infection
Detailed Answer:
HI
If an infection is present in the body, then there is normally a change in the white cell count because it changes with infection.
There are some persons who do not have increased white cell count as mentioned earlier eg if the immune system is suppressed
It is NOT a test specific for rabies, it cannot say that a person has rabies but it can go up if an infection, any infection, is present in the body.
As mentioned, white cell count also goes up with bacterial infection or fungal infection or allergies or other conditions as well
If you remain concerned re the possibility of rabies then you consider speaking to your doctor re additional testing specific to the rabies virus.
not specific for rabies, responds to any infection
Detailed Answer:
HI
If an infection is present in the body, then there is normally a change in the white cell count because it changes with infection.
There are some persons who do not have increased white cell count as mentioned earlier eg if the immune system is suppressed
It is NOT a test specific for rabies, it cannot say that a person has rabies but it can go up if an infection, any infection, is present in the body.
As mentioned, white cell count also goes up with bacterial infection or fungal infection or allergies or other conditions as well
If you remain concerned re the possibility of rabies then you consider speaking to your doctor re additional testing specific to the rabies virus.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Brief Answer:
not specific for rabies, responds to any infection
Detailed Answer:
HI
If an infection is present in the body, then there is normally a change in the white cell count because it changes with infection.
There are some persons who do not have increased white cell count as mentioned earlier eg if the immune system is suppressed
It is NOT a test specific for rabies, it cannot say that a person has rabies but it can go up if an infection, any infection, is present in the body.
As mentioned, white cell count also goes up with bacterial infection or fungal infection or allergies or other conditions as well
If you remain concerned re the possibility of rabies then you consider speaking to your doctor re additional testing specific to the rabies virus.
not specific for rabies, responds to any infection
Detailed Answer:
HI
If an infection is present in the body, then there is normally a change in the white cell count because it changes with infection.
There are some persons who do not have increased white cell count as mentioned earlier eg if the immune system is suppressed
It is NOT a test specific for rabies, it cannot say that a person has rabies but it can go up if an infection, any infection, is present in the body.
As mentioned, white cell count also goes up with bacterial infection or fungal infection or allergies or other conditions as well
If you remain concerned re the possibility of rabies then you consider speaking to your doctor re additional testing specific to the rabies virus.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
okay. this other doc is telling me that wbc dont increase with infection and therefore would not increase due to rabies or even viral ibfection. he said it has mot been proven. do you have a credible source that proves him wrong? i have been told for years that wbc increase if your body is fighting an infection.
okay. this other doc is telling me that wbc dont increase with infection and therefore would not increase due to rabies or even viral ibfection. he said it has mot been proven. do you have a credible source that proves him wrong? i have been told for years that wbc increase if your body is fighting an infection.
Brief Answer:
well documented fact
Detailed Answer:
Hi
As you stated, white cell counts increase with infection, this is well known
Any search on the internet in any search engine would show this. Even articles that are patient directed and not doctor directed would show that WBC respond to infection unless the immune system is suppressed.
It is a documented fact. Doctors do full blood count with wbc to check for infections all the time.
The CDC has a case with a person who had rabies and the wbc was one of few tests that was abnormal found with search of rabies and wbc.
You can consider specific tests for rabies if you want to conclusively determine if you are okay.
If you remain concerned, consider physical and blood reassessment by your doctor.
well documented fact
Detailed Answer:
Hi
As you stated, white cell counts increase with infection, this is well known
Any search on the internet in any search engine would show this. Even articles that are patient directed and not doctor directed would show that WBC respond to infection unless the immune system is suppressed.
It is a documented fact. Doctors do full blood count with wbc to check for infections all the time.
The CDC has a case with a person who had rabies and the wbc was one of few tests that was abnormal found with search of rabies and wbc.
You can consider specific tests for rabies if you want to conclusively determine if you are okay.
If you remain concerned, consider physical and blood reassessment by your doctor.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Brief Answer:
well documented fact
Detailed Answer:
Hi
As you stated, white cell counts increase with infection, this is well known
Any search on the internet in any search engine would show this. Even articles that are patient directed and not doctor directed would show that WBC respond to infection unless the immune system is suppressed.
It is a documented fact. Doctors do full blood count with wbc to check for infections all the time.
The CDC has a case with a person who had rabies and the wbc was one of few tests that was abnormal found with search of rabies and wbc.
You can consider specific tests for rabies if you want to conclusively determine if you are okay.
If you remain concerned, consider physical and blood reassessment by your doctor.
well documented fact
Detailed Answer:
Hi
As you stated, white cell counts increase with infection, this is well known
Any search on the internet in any search engine would show this. Even articles that are patient directed and not doctor directed would show that WBC respond to infection unless the immune system is suppressed.
It is a documented fact. Doctors do full blood count with wbc to check for infections all the time.
The CDC has a case with a person who had rabies and the wbc was one of few tests that was abnormal found with search of rabies and wbc.
You can consider specific tests for rabies if you want to conclusively determine if you are okay.
If you remain concerned, consider physical and blood reassessment by your doctor.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Okay. Would this level also be off during incubation period
Okay. Would this level also be off during incubation period
Brief Answer:
can consider repeat or further testing if not comfortable
Detailed Answer:
Symptoms and signs (like WBC) vary from one person to the next but it would be expected that if a virus is present, it would be reflected
Your doctor can redo the test if you wish, he or she can also do further testing for you to help relieve your stress about the situation, you can consider suggesting that if that would help
can consider repeat or further testing if not comfortable
Detailed Answer:
Symptoms and signs (like WBC) vary from one person to the next but it would be expected that if a virus is present, it would be reflected
Your doctor can redo the test if you wish, he or she can also do further testing for you to help relieve your stress about the situation, you can consider suggesting that if that would help
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Brief Answer:
can consider repeat or further testing if not comfortable
Detailed Answer:
Symptoms and signs (like WBC) vary from one person to the next but it would be expected that if a virus is present, it would be reflected
Your doctor can redo the test if you wish, he or she can also do further testing for you to help relieve your stress about the situation, you can consider suggesting that if that would help
can consider repeat or further testing if not comfortable
Detailed Answer:
Symptoms and signs (like WBC) vary from one person to the next but it would be expected that if a virus is present, it would be reflected
Your doctor can redo the test if you wish, he or she can also do further testing for you to help relieve your stress about the situation, you can consider suggesting that if that would help
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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