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Can rabies spread through water?

Dr Pradeep Seth
Professor of Virology and Head, Department of Microbiology,
and In-charge HIV/AIDS Reference Centre (NACO),
A.I.I.M.S., New Delhi

Q: Can rabies spread by using contaminated water for mouth rinsing?

A:No, rabies cannot be spread by contaminated water but gastroenteritis and cholera do.