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If someone kissed someone with possible exposure to rabies (rat bite) before the full course of the pep was finished (4 out 5 shots completed) could they contract rabies?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Possible: The chance is slim. Ask if you should receive prophylaxis. All the best.

Answered 12/5/2017

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A member asked:

If someone kissed someone with possible exposure to rabies (rat bite) before the full course of the pep was finished (4 out 5 shots completed) could they contract rabies?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Katharine Cox answered

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