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When i was preparing raw pig/cow liver, i accidentally swallowed some!is there a risk for rabies or other infections?

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Dr. Zafar Qureshi answered

No risk : No risk as infection is transmitted via direct contact not via smells

Answered 3/22/2020

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A member asked:

When i was preparing raw pig/cow liver, i accidentally swallowed some!is there a risk for rabies or other infections?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Zafar Qureshi answered

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