Clear, Accurate Rabies Information & Resources
Act immediately. Rabies is 100% preventable before symptoms begin but nearly 100% fatal after. Follow these steps:
Rabies is a viral disease that attacks the central nervous system and spreads through saliva of infected animals—most often via bites. Common carriers include raccoons, bats, skunks, foxes, and unvaccinated dogs.
Early signs resemble flu-like illness. Later, severe neurological symptoms appear:
Once symptoms begin, the disease is almost always fatal—prompt PEP is essential.
Infected animals may act abnormally—overly aggressive, confused, or uncharacteristically tame. They may drool or have difficulty moving. Avoid contact and call animal control.
It is rare but possible if the animal’s saliva contaminates a wound or scratch. Treat any contact from an unknown or wild animal seriously.
If you wake up with a bat in your room, seek medical advice even without visible bites. Capture the bat safely (without touching it) for testing if possible.
Modern PEP involves a few arm injections and one wound-site dose. It’s mildly uncomfortable but life-saving and far easier than old methods.
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Cite as: Rabies-Info.com (2025). Rabies Information, Symptoms, and Prevention. Retrieved from https://rabies-info.com