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I was petting a wild cat, and then shortly after i itched the back of my neck which has a wound with no blood. is there a risk of rabies? within 15 minutes i washed my hands and neck. the cat shows no sign of rabies, it seems to be in good health?

Q: i was petting a wild cat, and then shortly after i itched the back of my neck which has a wound with no blood. is there a risk of rabies? within 15 minutes i washed my hands and neck. the cat shows no sign of rabies, it seems to be in good health?

: No, petting an animal would not place you at risk for rabies. Skin infections remain possible and hand hygiene is recommended. Check cdc.gov for details regarding transmission risk for rabies.

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No, petting an animal would not place you at risk for rabies. Skin infections remain possible and hand hygiene is recommended. Check cdc.gov for details regarding transmission risk for rabies.

Answered 4/2/2021

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A member asked:

I was petting a wild cat, and then shortly after i itched the back of my neck which has a wound with no blood. is there a risk of rabies? within 15 minutes i washed my hands and neck. the cat shows no sign of rabies, it seems to be in good health?

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