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Rabies is an infectious disease caused by a virus that infects nerves in mammals. (INCLUDING HUMANS). The rabies virus travels to the brain nerves. Once it reaches the brain, the virus reproduces and then travels through nerves. Once it reaches the brain, the virus reproduces and then travels through the nerves back to most part of the body.
Eventually, the virus reaches the salivary glands where it is released into the saliva in the mouth. By this time, the disease has usually damaged the brain, producing either submissive or violent behaviour. It eventually causes death.
Rabies is spread by infected animals to other mammals (including humans) through saliva. This can occur in three main ways:
- biting
- contact with the virus through an open cut, sore or wound
- contact with the virus through mucous membranes (mouth, nasal cavity, eyes
- careless handling of a dead rabid animal
Usually, people come into contact with rabies through their pets. Rabies in a single dog or cat can expose many human beings. Only 10% of reported rabid animals are cats or dogs, but they cause about 60% of all incidents requiring human post exposure vaccination.
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Are rabies edible?
No. Rabies is a deadly virus. It is not edible.
What can you do to help a friend who has rabies?
Take them to the doctor. Rabies is serious and deadly.
Are kittens deadly?
Yes, they can be. The only way they can be is with rabies
How do you know if your dog have raibes?
...Do you mean; How do you know if your dog has rabies? If so, you would have to bring it to a vet to get it tested in order to know for sure, but foaming at the mouth is a big indicator that they may have rabies. Also a significant mood change, if they get angry and aren't usually angry, then they could have rabies. Be careful!! People can get rabies from animals!! Happens a lot, but can be prevented! Bring your dog to a vet and get it tested so you aren't hurt. ((Rabies is very deadly if not taken care of!)
Are rabies deadly?
Rabies has not been found to be contagious from person to person. In theory, if a person infected with rabies were to bite someone else, the virus might spread, but no such cases have been recorded.
Do wild baby rabbits have rabies?
It would be highly unlikely. Rabies is not a disease an animal is born with. It is transmitted from one animal to another, usually through a bite. It is just as deadly to them as it is to us.
Is puppy bite deadly?
It is highly unlikely. Unless they have rabies and break the skin, in which case you could still survive.
Is rabies deadly?
Yes, if left untreated. yes, in most cases the victim dies sometimes even with treatment.
Why are rabies shots givenand how many shots are given?
Rabies shots are given to help prevent the spread of rabies to animals. This has multiple benefits including the protection of the animal vaccinated from a deadly virus, the protection of other animals from exposure to rabies through the animal vaccinated and the protection of people from exposure to a rabid animal.
Are red foxs dangerous?
Foxes are a major carrier for rabies, a deadly incurable dease.
Are there treatments for rabies and if so what are they?
rabies shots, omg, if you did not know that you are dumb! rabies shots, omg, if you did not know that you are dumb!
Why dog should be vacinated against rabies periodically?
To curb the activities of rabies in them so as to prevent the transfer of rabies to humans
