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I touched a tuft of an unknown animals fur in my yard (possible deer) can you get rabies from this contact if you have a scratch?
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Rabies transmission is not possible in above circumstances. Check cdc.gov, which has reliable information regarding rabies transmission.
Answered 4/6/2023
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