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Can rabbies transmitted through eyes if saliva with water goes into my eyes as per cdc direct contact of saliva thn also quite rare so what's therisk?

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Yes: Rabies is transmitted by saliva. Wash the eye out immediately. See: https://www.cdc.gov/rabies/exposure/type.html If the animal was acting aggressive or was likely infected then I would seek medical attention at once. If you were licked in the face by a neighbor's puppy then the risk is extremely low.

Answered 2/25/2018

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Can rabbies transmitted through eyes if saliva with water goes into my eyes as per cdc direct contact of saliva thn also quite rare so what's therisk?

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