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My significant other handled an injured raccoon yesterday. was cautious, but wore no gloves, etc. should i be worried about her? precautions for us?
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No problem: Unless the raccoon scratched or bit him. These animals carry the rabies virus.
Answered 6/28/2020
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Rabies risk: Agree with Dr. Lonsdale. Rabies is not transmitted from a raccoon through blood, urine, feces or petting it. It is transmitted by saliva - if an infected raccoon bites you or licks its claw and scratches you.
Answered 6/28/2020
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