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Is rabies a lifestyle disease?
No. Rabies is an infections disease transmitted by contact with an infected animal, usually through a bite.
Is rabies a viral infection?
Rabies is a viral disease in animals which can be transmitted through a bite from the infected animal.
Can rabies be transmitted through contact with infected skin?
No, rabies cannot be transmitted through contact with infected skin. It is primarily transmitted through the saliva of an infected animal, usually through a bite.
Is rabies airborne?
No it is not! You would need to be directly infected to catch Rabies.
Is typically transmitted through the bite of an infected animal?
Rabies
What disease is often fatal to the nervous system that is caused by a virus transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected animal?
Rabies
How does rabies enter the body?
Rabies is usually transmitted through the bite of an infected animal.
Does cat naturally have rabies or does it come from another source?
No, a cat does not "naturally" have rabies; it is a disease that is transmitted from other infected animals, almost always through a bite. However, being bitten by a rabid animal does not necessarily mean that the bitten animal will become infected. Humans, cats, and dogs are only mildly susceptible to the disease.
How can a human contract rabies?
A human can contract rabies through the bite or scratch of an infected animal, typically a wild animal like a bat or raccoon. The virus is transmitted through the saliva of the infected animal entering the bloodstream.
Can a dolphin contract rabies?
Yes, dolphins can contract rabies, but it is rare. Rabies is a viral disease that affects the nervous system and can be transmitted to mammals, including dolphins, through the bite of an infected animal.
How can dogs get rabies?
Dogs can get rabies through the bite of an infected animal, typically a wild animal like a bat, raccoon, skunk, or fox. The rabies virus is transmitted through the saliva of the infected animal and enters the dog's bloodstream through the bite wound. It is important to vaccinate dogs against rabies to prevent the disease.
Is rabies transmitted by feces?
No. It's transmitted by puncture wounds from infected animals.
