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Hello doctor my dog was unwell 45 days back and bit me on my right hand finger, i washed my finger with water and applied dettol can i get rabies?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Not likely: Hopefully your dog is up to date on his shots??? Keep area clean and dry. Take your dog to the vet for a diagnosis for him

Answered 11/28/2017

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NO: If the dog had rabies it would now be dead. After such a bite, vigorous rinse with water is a very good action. The antiseptic was superfluous.

Answered 8/9/2016

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