Age 25 yrs,male. weight 60 kgs ,height 5ft 7 inch...I picked up a bat about a month back from my office and took it outside. it did not bite me(atleast there were no visible external injury). now i have a soar throat and mild fever. can I have rabies? my doctor says its nothing and has given anti-biotics. is there a test to put my mind at ease. I live in kolkata.
Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern. No, you are not at risk of rabies. Rabies won't occur without the bite of the bat. Rabies virus can only survive in the salivary gland of the rabid animal. So as if it had not bitten you, it will never occur to you. Touching a rabid animal never causes infection to you. You have to forget the incidence and peace your mind to get relieved will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. Thank you, ChatDoctorInfectious diseases specialist, ChatDoctor.