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I have a scratch on my leg, i don't know but it was probably done by a dog a week ago which may not be vaccinated against rabies. how do i know if i have rabies and what are its early symptoms. also how they differ from normal fever ?
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You need to have dog observed and tested or depending on where you are start treatments now. Very few survive rabies so check it out now. NOW.
Answered 11/3/2021
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