Question 1

do squirrels transmit rabies to humans in the us?

Accepted Answer

Squirrels are ok: Rabies in the US is carried by some raccoons, skunks, foxes, coyotes and bats. These animals can transmit rabies to cats, dogs and livestock. Any mammal can become infected with rabies. The virus is in the saliva of the infected animal. That said, raccoons are in everybody's neighborhood. Squirrels in the US are considered safe from a rabies standpoint. Squirrels need to remain wild animals.

Question 2

can rabies transmited from human to human by cough?

Accepted Answer

Rabies transmission: Per the Centers for Disease Control:  The most common mode of rabies virus transmission is through the bite and virus-containing saliva of an infected host. Though transmission has been rarely documented via other routes such as contamination of mucous membranes (i.e., eyes, nose, mouth), aerosol transmission, and corneal transplants.

Question 3

i was bit by a small unknown dog, not a stray just unknown to me, it did not tear my pants but left a wound. i am curious about the risk of rabies as the dog seemed fine and only protective and it did not rip my pants. wound has healed fine?

Accepted Answer

: I recommend calling your department of public health to get appropriate advice on this matter.

Question 4

yesterday a stray dog shake itself in front of me (very near). can rabies transmit to me via dog's saliva, through air?

Accepted Answer

Rabies transmission: Per the Centers for Disease Control:  The most common mode of rabies virus transmission is through the bite and virus-containing saliva of an infected host. Though transmission has been rarely documented via other routes such as contamination of mucous membranes (i.e., eyes, nose, mouth), aerosol transmission, and corneal transplants.

Question 5

helped save a stray cat. she gave me a small scratch. consulted 2 drs (urgent care in person; pcp by phone) -- chance of rabies? both said no.

Accepted Answer

Regional issue: The local health departments and state monitor the rabies activity within their respective regions.The presence of any infected animals, commonly skunks/wolves/foxes/etc suggest the possibility that other animals may have been exposed. The rabies vaccine series is very costly and only given when the need is established.You can call the local health department to find out the local protocal.

Question 6

a stray dog bited my dog while petting him i touched  eyes can rabies transmit through  this way if there is no cut in around  eyes?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Rabies can be found in stray or roaming dogs, so the best thing to do is protect your pet by getting them immunized or vaccinated against rabies. From what you describe, it was not confirmed if this stray dog had rabies. Secondarily, rabies is transmitted through saliva - and I did not hear you describe any moisture or oral secretions getting into your eyes. If that did happen, you should see a MD

Question 7

stepped on (friendly) stray cat's tail & it scratched my foot (small scratch, bled a bit). 12 days later cat still is friendly/normal. rabies concern?

Accepted Answer

The cat would be: dead by now if it was rabid, so I don't think you have anything to worry about, and 12 days,assuming it was rabid,you'd be feeling sick by now.

Question 8

does rabies transmit through oral sex my girlfriend was bitten from a stray cat but she indeed get her vaccinations and immunoglobulin as well but we had oral sex after her 2nd dose should i need to vaccinated as well?

Accepted Answer

: No, it won't happen due to many reasons so you should not worry at all. Currently, the rabies transmission human to human may only occur through organ transplantation.

Question 9

how long would the anti rabies last on humans?

Accepted Answer

2-3 years: Duration of immunity in humans after 2 injection rabies vaccination averages between 2-3 years. Some studies suggest protective levels of antibiodies as long as 10 years.

Question 10

how did rabies first get transmitted to humans?

Accepted Answer

Pre history: who could answer this question? animal bites have occurred sine the dawn of man and the reservoir of infectious rabies virus has probably existed just as long

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Yesterday a stray dog shake itself in front of me (very near). can rabies transmit to me via dog's saliva, through air?

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Helped save a stray cat. she gave me a small scratch. consulted 2 drs (urgent care in person; pcp by phone) -- chance of rabies? both said no.

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A stray dog bited my dog while petting him i touched eyes can rabies transmit through this way if there is no cut in around eyes?

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Stepped on (friendly) stray cat's tail & it scratched my foot (small scratch, bled a bit). 12 days later cat still is friendly/normal. rabies concern?

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Does rabies transmit through oral sex my girlfriend was bitten from a stray cat but she indeed get her vaccinations and immunoglobulin as well but we had oral sex after her 2nd dose should i need to vaccinated as well?

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