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3 months ago my dad got licked by a stray dog on his leg, he got eczema on there (dry skin and cracks) now he have sore throat, any chances of rabies?

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Dr. Elizabeth Wallen answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

No: Three months ago? Not much chance of rabies in that scenario, and even if it were possible, it would have presented long before now. His sore throat is something else.

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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A member asked:

3 months ago my dad got licked by a stray dog on his leg, he got eczema on there (dry skin and cracks) now he have sore throat, any chances of rabies?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Elizabeth Wallen answered

Dr Juchau agreed

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