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I was changing an old bike tire out, and i put my finger in my nose a while after handling it. i hadnt ridden that bike in 2 months, but rode past roadkill before. is this a potential rabies exposure?

Q: i was changing an old bike tire out, and i put my finger in my nose a while after handling it. i hadnt ridden that bike in 2 months, but rode past roadkill before. is this a potential rabies exposure?

: No worries Keep your fingers out of your nostrils.

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

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No worries Keep your fingers out of your nostrils.

Answered 9/28/2023

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A member asked:

I was changing an old bike tire out, and i put my finger in my nose a while after handling it. i hadnt ridden that bike in 2 months, but rode past roadkill before. is this a potential rabies exposure?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

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