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My cat brought an animal foot( not sure what the animal was) to our porch and my grandfather disposed of it with his bare hands and didnt wash his hands. he then picked up my granddaughters pacifier and put it in her mouth. can she get rabies?
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No, she cannot. Transmission of rabies virus generally requires a bite by a rabid animal such as bats, raccoon, etc.
Answered 6/30/2023
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