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Is it safe to say that if saliva on an object or animal fur is dry, the rabies virus is no longer transmit-able? fully vaccinated cat went outside for an hour and came directly inside and rubbed on a freshly opened wound on my face. concern?
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You are very less likely contracting rabies with that scenario.
Answered 6/20/2022
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