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