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Rabies
An infectious disease caused by a virus. The most common carrier in the United States is infected bats.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
42 years experience
Is a type of:
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How common it is:
Baby 0-2 | Rare | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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What causes rabies?
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Is there a rabies treatment?
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Can I get rabies from my dog?
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IS RABIES LETHAL OR NONLETHAL?
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What happens if you have rabies?
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What are the ways to get rabies?
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What are the symptoms of rabies?
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Is throwing up a sign of rabies?
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Could raccoon have given me rabies?
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How can rabies kill a human being?
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Is rabies more common in rural areas?
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How do animals catch rabies in the wild?
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Is it possible to get rabies from fleas?
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Can my child get rabies from my pet cat?
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Is it possible to get rabies from a duck?
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What are common signs for rabies in humans?
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A 26-year old asked:
How can you tell if you have rabies or not?
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How common is rabies in an average US city?
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How long does it take for rabies to manifest?
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I have a question abut rabies shots in people?
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What are the first signs of a Rabies infection?
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What are the usual presenting symptoms of rabies?
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What is the most effective way to prevent rabies?
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A 35-year old asked:
Should I get a rabies shot if I got bit by a dog?
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A 38-year old asked:
Which type of shots would a person need for rabies?
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A 37-year old asked:
Do people contact get rabies without bleeding wound?
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A 29-year old asked:
What's the difference between hydrophobia and rabies?
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What is the connection between rabies and hydrophobia?
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A 42-year old asked:
Please tell me if you can catch rabies by touching an object?
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A 27-year old asked:
If a raccoon that has rabies scratches you can you get rabies?
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