A member asked:

A stray dog came and took my tennis ball in his mouth. i scared the dog, he dropped the ball and ran away. i picked the ball and kept it away. later i ate without washing hands. could i have rabies?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Jay Park answered

No: Rabies infection is transmitted through animal bite, most often by bat-bite.

Answered 1/7/2013

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