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If a person develops early stages of rabies, how long does the bite hurt / itch before other symptoms appear?
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The period between: the bite and the onset of symptoms is called the incubation period. It usually takes 4 to 12 weeks for a person to develop rabies symptoms once they are bitten and infected. However, incubation periods have ranged from a few days to six years! The initial symptoms are flu-like: fever, muscle weakness, tingling. See your Public Health Dept or doctor with further questions. Stay well:)
Answered 5/10/2016
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