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Rabies scratch by bat? i have never been around but bats but have a fear one scratched me when i wasnt looking? found scratch on arm.
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Contact local author: Rabies information/risk is a regional issue. State & local health departments keep track of all reports of infected animals of various sorts. They could know if it is even an issue in your location, as well as assess your risk for such an exposure. If you are obsessed with the issue you may want to talk with a life coach on how to reduce the way this interferes with your life.
Answered 6/15/2019
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