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I got bitten by a kitten and it was bleeding, i washed it with warm water and soup and i put some antiseptic disinfectant after. do i have rabies now?
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No: Kittens are rarely a vector for rabies, but your bite can become infected by germs. If you live in an area where rabies is found in the wildlife & the cat was wild, I would consult your local health agency to see if rabies shots are needed. It does not occur immediately & you do have time to stop it if you were really exposed.
Answered 4/6/2018
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