Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Can you get rabies without any broken skin?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Yes.: There have been reported cases of spelunkers getting rabies from contact with guano without being bitten or having broken skin.
Answered 10/17/2012
5.5k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Can I get rabies if I rub my pet and I have a cut on my finger. My dog was vaccinated and how long does rabies stay on a pet's skin. Is rabies easily transferable?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
If there is no wound or broken skin by a dog bite, will you get rabies from it?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Do I need to get vaccinated against rabies if a seemingly normal stray cats teeth graze my skin, no bite or visible puncture wound?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
My puppy tooth scratch my skin and leave a tiny scar about 0.2cm in size. do i need to get a shot again for rabies? my last shot less than 6 month ago
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
If a dog scratched you and left no wound or broken skin, can you get rabies from it?
Can one get rabies from a minor kitten scratch that didnt break the skin, the kitten is 5 weeks old and still alive and well 7 days after scratching?
Can you get rabies without broken skin/bite wound? Friends dog snapped at me but left no mark or bite. Said to have shots. Scared of getting rabies!
My friend's dog bit me 2 weeks ago. It did not bleed and there was no broken skin. I've got no symptoms. Will I get rabies if the skin is intact?
Can you get rabies if you hold a baby raccoon that's been in captivity for 5 weeks? She scratched and buried her nose against me, but no broken skin.
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
