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Does everyone who is exposed to rabies develop the disease if no prophylactic shots are given?
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Not worth risk: Rabies is a deadly disease and not only is it nearly 100% lethal but if you die from it it is a miserable and painful death. Take no chances if you have been exposed get treated and do it quick.
Answered 9/29/2016
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