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Potential rabies exposure?

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eton08088
eton08088

I do believe this is exacerbated by my anxiety, but I also think I might have been exposed. I live in the states on an island that has quite a few bats. And recently (5 days) there have been bats on the island that have tested positive for rabies, though those bats were not located by my neighborhood. Tonight (9 pm), I was walking with my dad through the neighborhood. While walking I did not see any bats, hear any bats, or feel any bats or feel any sharp or scratch like sensation. When I got home, I was washing my hands and I felt like stinging when I put on soap and noticed strange scratches on my hand (seen in pic). I was curious what others thought and if I should be concerned. image

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  • jan34534
    jan34534 eton08088

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    Bite marks from bats are so tiny and are not easily visible to the eye. they can be like pin pricks.

    most people don’t even know they have been bitten

    also bats rarely bite unless they are provoked.,

    Think of something else you have done that may have caused those marks. If you’re still concerned talk to your doctor about getting tested.

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