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I think rabies has been around for about 4,000 years. Or at least dating back to at least the ancient Greeks and Romans. (The number one animal infected with rabies was Racoons, which somewhere in the 70s 80s or 90s ranged from at least 1,800 racoons that year)
Hope I helped. =D I am currently writing a research paper on rabies and it said something about rabies being around for quite a while.
What else can I help you with?
How long has rabies vaccination been around?
The first rabies vaccine was created in 1885 by Louis Pasteur out of the dried spine cords from rabid rabbits. He would then inject that into dogs for vaccination.
How long has rabies has been infecting humans?
The virus has evolved with mankind or say mammals.
Why do some bats have rabies and some don't?
In order to get rabies, an animal has to have been exposed to the disease, usually by being bitten or scratched by an infected animal. Most bats will not have rabies, as an animal that does get infected does not have long to live.
Can a hippo get rabies?
Yes, it's a mammal. Although I have never heard of an hippo contracting rabies, there have been reports about elphants with rabies.
What bats have rabies?
Any type of bat can potentially carry the rabies virus. It is important to keep a safe distance from all bats in order to reduce the risk of exposure to rabies. If you suspect you have been bitten or scratched by a bat, seek medical attention immediately.
Can you get rabies after 4 years after you been bite by a dog?
i don't think you will get rabies because its been for 4 years since you have been bitten by a dog.
How do animals get rabies in the first place?
Animals can get rabies from being bitten by a infected animal.
Who was the first person to get rabies?
We don't know - rabies has been in the mammal population for thousands of years.
Who discovered rabies?
Rabies was not discovered by a single person as it has been known for thousands of years. However, the first written record of rabies is thought to be in the Mesopotamian Codex of Eshnunna, dating back to 2300 BC, describing symptoms similar to rabies in dogs.
Why do rats carry rabies?
Rats not not always carry rabies, in fact most do not a an animal that has been infected does not have very long to live. Any mammal can carry rabies, but rats are among the more likely candidates as many rats can live in the same area, increasing potential for transmission form one animal to another.
Can you eat a chicken that was bitten by an animal with rabies?
I would Definitely NOT eat a chicken that has been bitten by an animal with rabies. Unless you want rabies, too.
What type of people are most susceptible to get rabies and why?
EVERY ten minutes a person dies from rabies. IT could be anyone around a dog, who has the risk of rabies, around the dog that hasn't taken shots though.
