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Can I Get Rabies Infection Through A Cut On Finger?

My dog got in a scuffle with a racoon. I immediately got my dog and bathed her. I did not find any wounds on her. Should

I be worried about possibly getting rabies since I picked her up and bathed her. I do have a small cut on my finger that is a few days old.
Mon, 13 Apr 2015
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Thanks for posting your query on HCM.
I appreciate your concern for the cut on your finger.

Rabies virus is present in the brain and the salivary secretions of dog, cat and possibly raccoon.
If you are bitten by these animals with their teeth (with saliva) then chances of getting rabies virus may be there.

Since you had a small cut on your finger without actually bitten the animals so there is no chance of getting rabies infection through the cut.

Hope this answers your query.
Regards.
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Can I Get Rabies Infection Through A Cut On Finger?

Hi Thanks for posting your query on HCM. I appreciate your concern for the cut on your finger. Rabies virus is present in the brain and the salivary secretions of dog, cat and possibly raccoon. If you are bitten by these animals with their teeth (with saliva) then chances of getting rabies virus may be there. Since you had a small cut on your finger without actually bitten the animals so there is no chance of getting rabies infection through the cut. Hope this answers your query. Regards.