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Can i get rabies through a person who had touched one man's wound bitten by monkey, and then gave an injection to me.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Was it a medical: Person who administered the injection? If so, good hygiene is expected such as washing the hands -even if one had been gloved. The scenario you presented does not sound as though it would high risk for transmission of rabies (if in a medical setting).

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Answered 4/22/2016

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A member asked:

Can i get rabies through a person who had touched one man's wound bitten by monkey, and then gave an injection to me.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

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