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.

You should get a rabies shot immediately after any potential exposure, such as a bite, scratch, or even a lick on broken skin or mucous membranes (like eyes or mouth) from an animal that could carry ...

Rabies, a deadly viral disease affecting the central nervous system, remains a global health threat, particularly in regions ...

Rabies is a viral infection most commonly transmitted through dog bites However other animals can also be carriers Know all ...

“Rabies is 100% fatal if not treated before symptoms start,” said McCollister. “And its been around since the Babylonian timeframe.” McCollister added, “It's very much alive and active ...

THE family of British mum who died from rabies after being scratched by a stray puppy while on a holiday in Morocco have paid a heartbreaking tribute. Yvonne Ford, from Barnsley, South Yorkshire, ...

Raccoons are cute but shy and tend to stay away from people, even if they have food – and there are reasons to keep things ...

Other common animals found with rabies in the U.S. are raccoons, skunks and foxes. Internationally, domestic dogs are responsible for more than 95% of the around 70,000 human deaths from rabies ...

A raccoon in Eastham tested positive for rabies following recent reports of multiple raccoons exhibiting symptoms, officials said.. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health said in a ...