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How big is rabies virus compared to other virus?
Most of the virus size fall between 10 naometers to 100 nanometers. The rabies virus is much bigger. The size of rabies virus is 180 nanometer long and 75 nanometer across.
Is rabies virus bigger than most viruses?
Most of the virus size fall between 10 naometers to 100 nanometers. The rabies virus is much bigger. The size of rabies virus is 180 nanometer long and 75 nanometer across.
How big is rabies virus compared to other viruses?
Most of the virus size fall between 10 naometers to 100 nanometers. The rabies virus is much bigger. The size of rabies virus is 180 nanometer long and 75 nanometer across.
How long can the rabies virus live outside the host?
When it comes to the rabies virus, it cannot live outside the body of the vector host for more than a few seconds. The moment the virus is put out of the salivary glands of the animal, the virus will die. Rabies is affected by temperature and moisture similar to other viruses. Aerosol transmission is exceptionally rare, though possible. Contamination of this type is almost exclusive to laboratory workers and people who handle infected animals. Rabies can not live independently in an aerosolized state and must be passed through contaminated fluids ejected into the air. An infected person or animal would have to spray a susceptible area (eyes, nose, open wound, etc.) with contaminated fluid thus passing the virus. However, in cases where an animal has succumbed to the rabies virus, the virus can continue to live in the animal for nearly 48 hours after death. That is why it is prudent not to touch dead animals that you find in the wild. Common animals that carry this virus include raccoons, groundhogs, opossums, bats and skunks.
How long has rabies has been infecting humans?
The virus has evolved with mankind or say mammals.
Can hamsters have rabies?
Usually animals that get rabies are carnivores, like cats, dogs, skunks. Hamsters are carnivores, they are herbivores. If an herbivore has rabies, it is probably because it was attacked by an animal with rabies and got away. This doesn't usually happen.
How is rabies prevented?
by not getting bit by an animal with rabiesRabies is a virus that is transmitted through the saliva or blood of an infected animal. rabies is only carried by mammals. Dogs, cats, foxes, racoons, hoofed animals, humans, and bats can infect other animals through a bite. However, only bats can carry rabies without being killed by the virus. if a human or an animal is bitten by a rabid animal the virus works its way from the bite along the nerves to the brain. this can take as long as six months. once the virus is in the brain the symptoms of rabies begin. The infected animal exhibits either the "dumb" form or the "rage" form of infection. it takes about ten days for a rabid animal or human to die once the virus is in the brain. during that ten days, and only that ten days, the virus can be spread through the saliva or blood of the infected animal or human.There are very effective vaccines against the rabies virus. domesticated animals are routinely injected with a killed virus vaccination in the modern world. there are also effective rabies baits that can be spread through the wild areas. once these baits are eaten by the wildlife they are protected against rabies. humans that are at risk of exposure such as veterinarians and wildlife workers are given preventative vaccines also. if a human is exposed to a rabid animal they are treated by being given the vaccine 5 or 6 times over a span of several months. this is usually effective. very few humans die of rabies in the modern world but it remains a serious threat in third world countries.
Can you be born with rabies?
If the mother is infected with rabies while in late term pregnancy with the offspring, then those offspring could be born infected with rabies. More likely, however, is that the mother will either not be far enough along to deliver term offspring prior to succumbing to rabies herself or the infection will cause her to abort the offspring and/or abandon them to die.
How long can mumps virus survive outside a host?
few seconds
Can Aids Virus survive in shower drains?
Aids depends on the right conditions to survive. it will not survive for long outside a live host.
How long can the virus survive in the air?
This will depend heavily on the virus you are asking about - the influenza virus is relatively hardy while the HIV virus is destroyed pretty quick.
Can you get rabies from an animal scratching you?
The answer is no. If you are worried about a little scratch from a rat you shouldn't be. As long as you clean it out well and keep it unexposed you should be fine. The only way rabies can be transmitted is if the animal has rabies(this does not include pets)and it bites you and it draws blood. Do not worry and if it makes you feel better,see a doctor.
