Rabies is a virus that attacks the central nervous system. This article explains how it’s transmitted, what it looks like, and what to do if you’re bitten by an animal that might be infected.

Peak rabies season 01:06. The word is enough to strike fear in the heart of any animal lover. Rabies, though rare, leads to a horrible death if left untreated.

They Thought These Raccoons Had Rabies, But Found The Raccoons To Be Drunk. ByBruce Y. Lee. Follow Author. ... an infected animal may have no apparent symptoms and appear and act completely normal.

The Department of Public Health said anyone who came in contact with the raccoon should contact them at 617-983-6800 to determine if they were exposed to rabies. The post Raccoon that was the ...

A woman who brought a raccoon into a Maine Petco allowed people to touch and kiss the animal, ... When people are infected by rabies, their initial symptoms are flu-like, including weakness or ...

After four cases of rabies were confirmed in the Roanoke-Alleghany Health District, 10 News is working for you with prevention tips, symptoms to look out for and what to do if you encounter an ...

Rabies is almost always fatal in humans once symptoms appear, and potential sufferers need to seek treatment immediately. Wildlife are best left alone, though animal control authorities can also ...

A Georgia boy is being treated for rabies after he was attacked by a raccoon on his family’s front porch last week. Chandler Mahaffey, 4, was attacked on Thursday, his mother said, and was found ...