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My dad was licked by a stray dog 3 months ago (on his eczema), now he have sore throat. any chances of rabies?
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No: Rabies presents faster than that, and sore throat is not a hallmark of rabies. Stray dogs in the US rarely test for rabies.
Answered 8/7/2014
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