Question So pin size sores would not count? What about a wound close to the place, could it get into that wound while washing it out?
I am trying to eliminate all myths, and odd possibilites. Thanks.
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I am doing rabies research. I understand the basics but am wondering about the pep treatment in rare cases.
For instances, a person is in the woods under trees, something falls on them that is wet, and clear, much like a rain drop. There is no animal seen but the source is unknown of the drop. Is there any need to have pep incase it was bat saliva or another animal's saliva?
What if a person is in the woods and comes across possible saliva on a log and they touch it?
Are these rare extreme cases? Would they need treatment for rabies?
Thanks.
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There is no animal seen but the source is unknown of the drop. Is there any need to have pep incase it was bat saliva or another animal's saliva?
Not unless it were to fall on an open bleeding wound.
What if a person is in the woods and comes across possible saliva on a log and they touch it?
Only if they ground it into an open bleeding wound.
Are these rare extreme cases?
Yes.
Would they need treatment for rabies?
Not unless they occurred as I have laid them out.
See.
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvrd/rabies/bats_&_rabies/bats&.htm
AnswerSo pin size sores would not count?
not really unless have pin size bites from the bat, see the web reference. OK?
What about a wound close to the place, could it get into that wound while washing it out?
Not really because the washing would dilute and clease the wounds. OK?
