Question 1

is there any cases of rabies in the u.s?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The majority of rabies reported to the cdc are animal cases with carnivors or bats as the main subjects. Only hawaii is free of rabies at this time in the us. In the last year of full reporting (2010) there were 2 human cases. See: www.Cdc.Gov.

Question 2

once the tingling and burning occur in rabies does that mean its to late and how long does it take for those symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: The cited expected incubation for human rabies is 20-60 days, but some fulmanent cases appear as early as 6 days after exposure. If the symptoms are really derived from rabies and not some other issue, it is likely too late for routine post exposure treatment to prevent rabies from progressing.

Question 3

if  i got bit by my dog on accident last monday and its monday today if he had rabies wouldnt it have killed him and should i be worried about rabies?

Accepted Answer

Odd question: Why would you wait a week to ask about a disease that can kill you ? Yes, rabid animals usually die within 4-5 days after inflicting a bite. Human incubation is usually much longer. Your local health department will know if there is any rabies in the region &amp; what you should do after such a bite. If the dog had his shots it wouldn't be an issue.

Question 4

i was at someones house getting something done & her dog kind of attacked me, im not sure if he bit me or just scratched me but i felt a pinch on my leg, should i worry i contracted rabies? i have a mark it looks very small like i poked myself ?

Accepted Answer

: There re some unmentioned variables. Is the dog an only inside pet with no exposure to wild animals? Is it properly vaccinated against rabies? Is there rabies in your region ? Local health departments know this. For most domestic pets there is little risk of rabies but some infection risk from the wound.

Question 5

what causes rabies?

Accepted Answer

The rabies virus: Which is usually spread from the bite of an infected animal, such as a dog, cat, skunk, fox or bat.

Question 6

is rabies lethal or nonlethal?

Accepted Answer

Lethal: Rabies is still a deadly disease.

Question 7

can rats have rabies?

Accepted Answer

Rabid rats?: Small rodents like squirrels, hamsters, guinea pigs, gerbils, chipmunks, rats, and mice) and lagomorphs including rabbits and hares are almost never found to be infected with rabies and have not been known to transmit rabies to humans, according to the CDC.  This is partly due to the fact that smaller animals attacked by larger rabid predators rarely survive the attack to begin with.

Question 8

does rabies kill you?

Accepted Answer

Almost certainly so: Rabies, once symptoms present is (with one documented exception) 100% fatal. Fortunately is is very rare in humans in the United States.

If you have reason to believe you have been exposed to rabies virus through a bite from, or contact with, a diseased animal it is imperative that you seek immediate medical care.
Of course, prompt vacinnation prevents this fatal outcome.

Question 9

do fleas carry rabies?

Accepted Answer

No: Fleas do not carry this virus.It is carried by warm blooded animals, primarily infected skunks, foxes and bats in the us in their saliva.

Question 10

does bats have rabies?

Accepted Answer

Some do: Bats have the potential to become infected with and transmit Rabies. In the US we find the Mexican free tailed bat a common reservoir of the virus. Whether or not the bat species in your local are similarly infected can be answered by your local health authority.

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