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Was changing a tire on my car, one of the steel wires cut me and caused me to bleed. i immediately cleaned it with soap and water and peroxide. is this a rabies risk? been worried about contracting it from this?

Q: was changing a tire on my car, one of the steel wires cut me and caused me to bleed. i immediately cleaned it with soap and water and peroxide. is this a rabies risk? been worried about contracting it from this?

: No. Contracting rabies generally requires a bite from a rabid animal, e.g., bats.

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No. Contracting rabies generally requires a bite from a rabid animal, e.g., bats.

Dr Ferguson agreed

Answered 8/25/2022

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A member asked:

Was changing a tire on my car, one of the steel wires cut me and caused me to bleed. i immediately cleaned it with soap and water and peroxide. is this a rabies risk? been worried about contracting it from this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jay Park answered

Dr Ferguson agreed

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