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Is it the same when it comes to people as it is with animals when we talk about rabies? meaning.. if a person doesnt show any symptoms for the next 2 weeks , am i safe if we kissed?

Q: is it the same when it comes to people as it is with animals when we talk about rabies? meaning.. if a person doesnt show any symptoms for the next 2 weeks , am i safe if we kissed?

: No, human to human transmission of rabies has never been documented other than in the transplant setting. Cdc.gov is a reliable site to learn more about rabies transmission.

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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No, human to human transmission of rabies has never been documented other than in the transplant setting. Cdc.gov is a reliable site to learn more about rabies transmission.

Answered 3/6/2023

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A member asked:

Is it the same when it comes to people as it is with animals when we talk about rabies? meaning.. if a person doesnt show any symptoms for the next 2 weeks , am i safe if we kissed?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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