Question 1

i'm wondering how long does rabies live in a dead animal?

Accepted Answer

Not long!: The virus incubates in affected animal's body for apporximately 3-12 weeks. The animal has no signs of illness during this time.
When it reaches the brain, the virus multiplies rapidly, passes to the salivary glands, and the raccoon begins to show signs of the disease.
The infected animal usually dies within 7 days of becoming sick. It's unlikely to be infected if the animal is dead.

Question 2

i have a bad smell after my abortion of 3 months. it smell like a dead animal with a light reddish pinkish color along with some white stuff. ?

Accepted Answer

Bacterial vaginosis?: This definitely isn't normal. The most common cause of bad vaginal odor is bacterial vaginosis, an overgrowth of mostly normal bacteria. You also could have an infection from the abortion procedure, or something else related to it, like a forgotten tampon or gauze sponge. See your doctor ASAP for exam and testing. It should be pretty easy to diagnose and get you on proper treatment. Good luck!

Question 3

can you get rabies from running over a dead animal?

Accepted Answer

No: In a car? A person would not catch rabies by running over any animal, live, dead, or stuffed. However, a person can get rabies if she is bitten by an infected animal (or an infected person). A person can also catch rabies from an infected person or animal if the infected person's (or animal's) saliva gets into the non-infected person's eyes, nose, mouth, or skin wounds.

Question 4

my sneeze smells like dead animal?

Accepted Answer

: You probably have upper airway infection, e.g. sinusitis caused by anaerobic bacteria, please see your doctor for the correct diagnosis and treatment.

Question 5

i am using a wound vac after a hysterectomy because it opened up with a hole 1 by 1 and now i am smelling a dead animal smell?

Accepted Answer

Wound vac: You need close follow up with the physician who is caring for your wound. I’m concerned about you having an infection causing foul smelling pus. You’ll need emergent care if septic, i.e., having fever chills vomiting dizziness etc.

Question 6

can my daughter get rabies from our dog if he sniffs or eats a dead animal? dog has all shots. we let him out in fenced in yard but touches his beard.

Accepted Answer

Yes: If your dog gets rabies from contact with a rabid animal, he can transfer it to your daughter by licking or biting. Keep your dog away from wild animals that might be rabid

Question 7

i've had vaginal discharge for a while recently it started to smell really bad like a dead animal or something like that. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Vaginal Odor: The strong odor ("dead animal") may be caused by a tampon stuck in the upper vagina. The tampon may cause serious infection. See a healthcare provider to have the tampon removed or cultures taken and treatment rendered in case of an infection.  "Lost tampons" are common especially if one is sexually active.

Question 8

why do i keep spotting and why does my vagina smell really fishy or like a dead animal ?

Accepted Answer

Vaginal odor: A few thoughts come to mind. The fishy odor could be bacterial overgrowth and you may need Flagyl for bv. The dead animal odor makes me think of a lost tampon - you might feel around in there to make sure. I'm not sure about why you keep spotting unless it is due to one of these infections causing uterine irritation. If you've had a change of medication, that could also be something to look into.

Question 9

why would my vaginal discharge be light brown and smell like a rotten dead animal? don't have vaginal sex, only anal, what is wrong with me?

Accepted Answer

: You might have a vaginal infection- pl see your doc or gyn  asaap. Good luck

Question 10

can you get rabies from driving over a dead animal on the road and then walking where your tires drove? or can it be aerosolized through the vents?

Accepted Answer

Thres are not: modes of transmission for Rabies. Take care.

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I have a bad smell after my abortion of 3 months. it smell like a dead animal with a light reddish pinkish color along with some white stuff. ?

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Can you get rabies from running over a dead animal?

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My sneeze smells like dead animal?

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I am using a wound vac after a hysterectomy because it opened up with a hole 1 by 1 and now i am smelling a dead animal smell?

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Can my daughter get rabies from our dog if he sniffs or eats a dead animal? dog has all shots. we let him out in fenced in yard but touches his beard.

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I've had vaginal discharge for a while recently it started to smell really bad like a dead animal or something like that. should i be concerned?

A member asked:

Why do i keep spotting and why does my vagina smell really fishy or like a dead animal ?

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Why would my vaginal discharge be light brown and smell like a rotten dead animal? don't have vaginal sex, only anal, what is wrong with me?

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Can you get rabies from driving over a dead animal on the road and then walking where your tires drove? or can it be aerosolized through the vents?

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