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A 17-year-old male asked:

Do i have rabies my rabbit bit me and she hasnt gotten any shorts of vaccinations that i know of but she hasnt been outside either? i have some small headaches here and there but i feel like i have saliva in my throat that i cant get rid of?

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Dr. Bennett Machanic
Neurology 54 years experience
Unlikely that your inside rabbit could have rabies, but some rabbits do carry tularemia. Since you are having headaches and saliva issues, contact your regular physician for guidance, and get his(her) advice regarding the rabbit bite.
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