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I was scratched by a friendly outdoor cat that tried to climb up my leg. i was wearing pants but still made a mark 8 months ago in a town i am not around so i havent seen it since. i washed with soap and water do i need to be concerned about rabies?

Q: i was scratched by a friendly outdoor cat that tried to climb up my leg. i was wearing pants but still made a mark 8 months ago in a town i am not around so i havent seen it since. i washed with soap and water do i need to be concerned about rabies?

: If it was 8 months ago and you have not had any symptoms, you do not need to be concerned about rabies. The incubation period for the rabies virus is 30-90 days.

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Dr. Yvette Kratzberg answered

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If it was 8 months ago and you have not had any symptoms, you do not need to be concerned about rabies. The incubation period for the rabies virus is 30-90 days.

Answered 6/16/2023

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Dr. Jay Park answered

No. Transmission of rabies virus generally occurs by bite of rabid animal which harbors the virus in in its saliva.

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A member asked:

I was scratched by a friendly outdoor cat that tried to climb up my leg. i was wearing pants but still made a mark 8 months ago in a town i am not around so i havent seen it since. i washed with soap and water do i need to be concerned about rabies?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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