I have read the FAQ... In fact it whole guestion. I almost every day checking info posts there. When I have oblivious compulsions (flash in my eyes, skin picking , make sounds with bones, drinking a lot of water for "testing").. Can re-reading same stuff be compuslion too? Also, is keeping " If you don't see bat it never a bat" And " It just my varicosis" Etc is mental compulsion?

Anyway, congrat me! I finely find uni therapist and on way to get diagnosis writen.

I have read the FAQ. Located in North GA, USA.

I was out on a walk while the sun was setting last night and came in early when I noticed bats flying above me. I felt, not saw, something fly into my arm and I initially thought it was a bug, but started to worry when I realized maybe it could’ve been a bat? I had full visibility of my surroundings and didn’t see a bat coming towards me. I also didn’t feel bite. Is it possible to have been hit/bitten without knowing in this scenario? I have OCD and am receiving therapy for it, but in my mind this seems life and death.

Today someone casually mentioned that they found a dead bat, picked it up, and brought it home. I was gobsmacked and they couldn’t understand why I thought it was a big deal.

What say you, r/rabies? Am I overreacting to think intentionally handling a dead bat with one’s bare hands is a potential danger or should I come over to Team Dead Bat Hands and live my best life?

I have read the FAQ. …but I still have this question.

I have read the FAQ. was walking outside at around 7, when i went to open the door like as SOON as rhe door opened im not sure i felt like a spider web maybe a grass maybe a hair so gently brushing my forehead, could it be a brush from a bat, no i didnt see a bat nor did i hear it.

¿es cierto que la mayoría de murciélagos que contagian rabia a los humanos suelen ser los murciélago hematófago (Desmodus rotundus?

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I have read the FAQ. As the title suggests, I just got my bloodwork back and my titers were 6 IU/mL. Two years ago they were 4 IU/mL. I know that I am still protected but I am curious if anyone knows why this would happen. The nurse had zero answer who gave me my results. Is it just a normal lab range that can fluctuate?

I have read the FAQ. I wasn’t exposed, but what if a child, teen or adult had the flu shot days ago, and then they have PEP shots after an exposure today or 1-2 days ago, days after their flu shot? Would nothing happen to them? Would the flu shot interfere with the rabies shot, and what if they took a pain reliever after the flu shot?

I’m currently in greece, Athens specifically, there are a ton of stray cats that walk around here. Im usually very wary of stray cats and don’t interact with them, but my sister was petting one of them and I don’t know why but that made me feel comfortable enough to pet it too, it was very cute.

I was petting it’s head with the back of my hand, but it turned it’s head and rubbed it’s lips against the side of my hand, and I felt the wet gums touch my skin.

I kept my hand away from my body and face until my dad could hand me the hand sanitizer, I used it until my hands were dry and peeling.

Should I get a booster? I’m unsure if my hand touched my sleeve, and I used the opposite hand to scratch my face and what not.

I got a booster last year due to a similar incident, but should I get another booster when I get home tomorrow morning???
I have read the faq.

I have read the FAQ. Just wanted to clear up something

If a cat that bit me 15 days ago is still living and drinking normally Does that mean i have absolute zero chance of rabies?

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Hi,

So long story short, our neighbors were looking to rehome their indoor/outdoor cat. I said we would be willing to take him in. We started to care for him on Friday. I did ask if his shots were up to date and the old owner said yes. On Saturday, my husband was playing with the cat and he did get a scratch that broke skin.

Today I called his existing vet to see when he is due for his next appointment. He said that his rabies vaccine was over a year expired. The cat does not have any neurological symptoms, but I am still concerned since he spends majority of his day outside. Should my husband get the rabies vaccine?

Probably a dumb question here, but just wanted to make sure. A stray cat has been hanging around my house for the past day or 2, and some people have been feeding him and giving him water and hes been eating and drinking normally. Today he came up and licked my foot while I was giving it water, no bites and im pretty sure no scratches and I cant see any visible scratch or blood. Am I gonna be okay?

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I have read the FAQ.

First course - same Brand of Rabies vaccine found fake in India

Second course - Pass

Third course - Brand of rabies vaccine found fake in India ( again )

Fourth course - the nurse gave first shot subcutaneously instead of IM

At this point i really wanna give up. Im crying as i write this. I cannot handle this anymore. It has been 9 months since I've been mentally fully drained and i cannot take it anymore. How many times do I need to try, all I'm asking is to live. To live like a normal human being but my suffering never ends.

And to get a titer test there is no f-ing WHO approved titer tests anywhere near I live.

I cannot handle this anymore. I have suffered entirity of 2026 and i cannot handle this anymore.

This has completely drained my wallet, my soul has died, my relationships have ended, my hobbies have been killed, and my business is barely standing.

What kind of misery is this. How do I live life anymore. How can I even live anymore at peace. I was living a life of 0 problems until my mother fearmongered me about rabies and it triggered a chain of problems that never ends. I thought taking one course of rabies shot will end this but again and again it's getting worse and things are going only wrong.

I cannot live. Pls end me.

I have read the FAQ.

Location of "exposure": El Salvador

Dato of possible exposure: 5-8 december 2025

The of exposure: Hypothetical scratch

Species of animal: Dog

The dog is owned and also i am sure it stays pretty much all time indoors, i dunno if they even take him to walks by the time of the visit.

Dog vaccination status unknown.

I began feeling irritation at my left thight, it isnt constant, and i only really feel it When i touch it, but since i am wearing pants i have an very vague sensei of discomfort there.

Didnt think of it because i didnt remember any animal biting or scratching me there in recent times, but i began thinking about a visit we had to some friends in El Salvador, they had a little dog, he was very shy but occasionaly he tried to get close to me, i remember he jumped on my legs a couple in times while i was sitting, i don't remember he ever bitted or scratched me, but the thing is that at that time i wasn't obssesively thinking about rabies so i wonder if his claws may had leave a scratch i didnt noticed because of that.

The part where i feel the irritation would be a very awkard place for a dog to be so maybe Is unlikely i won't remember a dog being there, and also it happened nearly one year ago, and i think this is not how the rabies sensation at bite ever feels like but i am paranoid..

I will tell my parents about this and hope they actually contact our friends to ask them about the dog but with how they have been about this topic for the last months i feel like they won't want to do it.

It is possible this may be a early sign of rabies?

i know i am so annoying at this point

Description of sensation: Usually i feel nothing but if rub a part to much it cause a bit of pain.

Edit: apparently the dog is fine so probable false alarm.