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I am a nurse ,i recently gave treatment to a rabies patient with naked hand. i have a problem of peeling of my finger cuticle. so i am afraid .

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Dr. Jerome Litt answered

Specializes in Dermatology

RABIES PATIENT: I DOUBT IF YOU CAN GET RABIES FROM TOUCHING A RABIES PATIENT. IN ANY CASE, CHECK IT WITH YOUR PCP. BEST LUCK

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Answered 1/16/2016

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