Rabies

[whydoialwaysworry]

I am freaking out, I am in Cambodia and I stayed at an orphanage for a few days, I am a worrier with a history of health anxiety so I don't know if I am being completely irrational or not. I had lots of mosquito bites on my foot which I scratched allot which may count as tiny open wounds. While I was at the orphanage one of the kids dropped a puppy on my foot, I am now scared that saliva that may have been on the dogs fur may have entered my system through the scratched mosquito bites on my foot. I think this would be very unlikely but I am freaking out, I would like some guidance as to weather I should seek medical attention or not.

[Dr Santos]

Hi,
I understand your concern regarding your open wounds in your feet and rabies.  If there is any doubt, I recommend that you check with your doctor for proper evaluation. It would help to know also if  the dog is well or any  history of vaccination for the dog. Take care and do keep us posted.  

[Dr. Kokil Mathur]

Hi!
Well, in rare cases, an animal can spread the virus when its saliva comes in contact with a person's mucous membranes (moist skin surfaces, like the mouth or inner eyelids) or broken skin such as a cut, scratch, bruise, or open wound.
However, unless the saliva fell on the open wounds or the puppy licked you at the open wounds, you cannot catch rabies because a puppy jumped on you.
Hope this helps. Take care!

The medical advice given should not be considered a substitute for medical care provided by a doctor who can examine you. The advice may not be completely correct for you as the doctor cannot examine you and does not know your complete medical history. Hence this reply to your post should only be considered as a guiding line and you must consult your doctor at the earliest for your medical problem.