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Can you explain if it's true that rabies virus gets activated in human body after 6 years?
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Rabies: Yes rabies has been known to be activated in the body after 6 years and longer.
Answered 11/27/2017
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Yes, that has : Been reported. However the average incubation period is 2 to 12 weeks.
Answered 4/8/2016
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