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Rabbit outside in the cage scratched by back foot nail, there was some blood. there some metal mesh floor area in the cage and sometimes at sunset some racoons and skunks come to our backyard. rabbit seems to be well so far. is there risk of rabies?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Rabies Transmission: According to the CDC, people usually get rabies from the bite of a rabid animal. It is also possible, but rare, for people to get rabies from non-bite exposures. Rabies virus becomes noninfectious when it dries out and when it is exposed to sunlight. in general, if the material containing the virus is dry, the virus can be considered noninfectious. www.cdc.gov/rabies/transmission/index.html#

Answered 9/16/2020

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