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Can one get rabies from a minor kitten scratch that didnt break the skin, the kitten is 5 weeks old and still alive and well 7 days after scratching?
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Rabies: is only transmitted via contact with saliva of infected animals, like via a bite, not a scratch. Hope this helps!
Answered 5/2/2018
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