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A member asked:

I stood on syringe used near dog hospital, i did not got any blood , it can cause rabies?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

No: If you weren't exposed to blood, there is no concern. Also you stepped on a syringe not a needle. All the best.

Dr Veres agreed

Answered 4/27/2015

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