Can I get rabies from these circumstances?

Anonymous A

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Hi! Recently, there is a cat wandering around our area. It is very docile/friendly, whatever. Just recently, I went out of the house and since I didn't want it bothering me (like I said, sometimes it would come up to you and rub on you gently) so I brought a piece of bread and took out pieces to give it to the cat.

Mistake #1:

I ran out of bread but I noticed that there were some pieces it didn't eat so I picked up those using my middle finger and thumb (both of which dont have any wound on palm area) but I have a sort of rash on the surface of my hand near my thumb. When I picked up the piece of bread it was a little moist meaning that the cat tried to eat it but didnt finish it. I washed my hands with water afterwards and dont remember rubbing my eyes or nose.

Mistake #2:

There was a time which I was ignoring the cat and so, it got the chance to somewhat rub its back on the soles of my flip-flops. However, its tail which was sticking up brushed my leg.

I know I am being somewhat paranoid and it is highly unlikely that I have rabies. I would just like reassurance and your opinions. It has not been more than a day since these events occured. Thank you!
 
Not too sure what you're worried about. You can't get rabies from an animal unless it has rabies and then bites you and their saliva gets into your bloodstream. If this cat is not sick, then quit worrying about something imaginary.
 
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