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Hi, i just stepped on a roadkill beaver bone and was wondering if i could get rabies from touching my shoes and touching my mouth after. i was in westchester. thanks?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

I would check with Local Conservation folks and see if beavers ever get rabies. Usually takes a bite with a break in the skin. Virus needs to get into nerves as I recall. Saliva is the transmission fluid. Not likely bone. But as it is 100% fatal get opinion locally. Best to find beaver remains esp brain and take to authorities.

Answered 10/9/2022

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