answersLogoWhite

0

If you are bitten by a rabid animal, the vaccine can prevent the virus from infecting the central nervous system.

See link below for more information:

User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What is the name of vaccine for rat bite?

There is no specific vaccine for rat bites. However, if a rat bite occurs, it is important to seek medical attention, as rabies is a concern in some regions. Generally, treatment may involve a tetanus shot and, in certain cases, post-exposure prophylaxis for rabies if the rat is suspected to be rabid. Always consult a healthcare professional for appropriate care following an animal bite.


What is the mode of transfer for rabies?

Rabies is transmitted by bite of rabid animals. Usually the carnivorous animals transmit the rabies. The virus is there in the saliva of the rabid animals.


Where do rabies from from?

Rabies is a parasite) organism,"bug" that infiltrates the blood stream from an animal bite from an infected animal or even contact with saliva from an infected animal. Rabies attacks brain tissue and destroys the "synapse" between nerves in the brain. Untreated it is usually always fatal.


Can a dog get rabies from staying outside?

In a way it would be possible for a dog to get rabies from staying outside, if it gets bitten by a rabid animal. Rabies is almost exclusively transmitted through saliva from the bite of an infected animal.


Can a Prairie Dog get rabies?

Yes, prairie dogs can get rabies. They can contract the virus through the bite of an infected animal, such as a rabid bat or coyote. If you suspect a prairie dog may have rabies, contact animal control for assistance.


How does rabies enter your body?

rabies..... most commonly transmitted through the bite of a rabid animal. the actual virus itself must reach the neurons to work, for rabies affects the nervous system.


What happen if you does not completed the anti rabies vaccine shots in human?

If you get bite by a animal with it and do not treat it you could die


Twitching of muscles in the bite area after takin rabies vaccine?

you have rabies


Do Red Pandas Have Rabies?

NO. Rabies is a viral disease of mammals. Penguins are birds. - The most common cause by far is a bite from a rabid animal. In the Americas the most common rabid animals are bats and raccoons. Not many of those around areas that penguins frequent.


Can mosquitos transmit rabies?

In my opinion i think it can transmit since mosquitos bite warm blooded animals and some warm blooded animals are rabid....so if he bite a rabid animal then theres a chance the mosquito of being rabid because rabid animals has their blood also rabid ....but i think its only a minimal chance because they dont actually target animals they like human flesh or blood


What is a sentence with the word rabid?

Rabid means that you(or something else) have rabies. Rabies is a viral disease that effects most warm blooded animals, like wolves, cats, and dogs. It attacks the central nervous system and is transmitted by the saliva or bite of an infected animal. (for example: bats carry rabies)


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.