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Can i contract rabies from walking barefoot on my porch where i saw a raccoon the night before?

Q: can i contract rabies from walking barefoot on my porch where i saw a raccoon the night before?

: Rabies transmission is highly unlikely in above circumstances, check cdc.gov for rabies transmission. Superficial infections remain possible and you should avoid walking barefoot.

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Rabies transmission is highly unlikely in above circumstances, check cdc.gov for rabies transmission. Superficial infections remain possible and you should avoid walking barefoot.

Answered 9/17/2022

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A member asked:

Can i contract rabies from walking barefoot on my porch where i saw a raccoon the night before?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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