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A 37-year-old male asked:

Can drinking water kill rabies virus?

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Dr. Nour Baltagianswered

Pediatrics 31 years experience

Rabies virus: No it cannot be killed by drinking water. If there is any animal bite and risk of rabies, you need to go right away to the emergency room to receive a series of vaccination and wound care.

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Dr. Martin Raff commented

Infectious Disease 57 years experience

Even if you have not knowledgeably been bitten, if you have in any way been around bats it might be a good idea to do the same thing suggested by Dr. Baltagi. She knows her stuff.

Nov 25, 2013

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