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A pitbull was gonna bite me but his owner pull back and the pitbull got some of his saliva in my face. should i worry about capnocytophaga. a hour later i wash my face with soap and use lysol wipes on my eyes/face. i dont want to lose hands and feet?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Risk for transmission is mostly through bites and close contact. It has ultimately to do with the individual's own immunity. Most reliable information on cdc.gov.

Answered 1/15/2023

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