A member asked:

My son about getting rabies from stepping in a puddle of saliva on the ground and touching his shoe with a cut on his finger/touching his mouth afterwards. i know his fears are unfounded, but he wants to talk to a doctor. thanks?

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Rabies virus is found in saliva of certain animals. An open wound in contact with saliva is a mode of transmission. Since you don't know where the saliva came from, contact your local health department for signs and symptoms, and possible treatment.

Answered 9/13/2022

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