Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Are there any viruses that are similar to the rabies virus? answer please!
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Really no: Rabies virus is the only virus in its family that can affect humans and the only one that travels up nerves to the brain and causes illness in the way that it does. Like everything in biology, rabies virus is phylogenetically related to other viruses but as a pathogen it's distinctive.
Answered 9/29/2016
4k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Can seagulls become infected with rabies and pass the virus to humans through a bite or scratch?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
How long can the rabies virus survive on trash surface? Im asking since a raccoon went in my trash can and I later touched the trash it went through.
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Can you explain if it's true that rabies virus gets activated in human body after 6 years?
7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I'm just wondering, if you become infected with the rabies virus would the cut become infected first?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Rabies virus is spread by air?
How long does it take for rabies virus to show symptoms?
Can a vaccinated dog for rabies pass on the virus to humans?
Can rabies virus survive outside host in soil etc ..., ? If so how long ?
I just wanted to know can inactivated rabies virus get activated by something?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
