critical risk
Rabies virus
Rabies
When to seek urgent care: Seek immediate care after any animal bite
Key facts
Family
Rhabdoviridae
Type
RNA virus
Severity
Critical
Incubation
1-3 months
Vaccine
Yes (pre/post-exposure)
Est. cases tracked
1,375
Symptoms
FeverAnxietyHydrophobiaParalysisConfusion
Transmission
Animal bite/scratch
Prevention
VaccinationAvoid stray animalsImmediate wound care
Treatment
Post-exposure prophylaxis (urgent)
Related viruses (same family)
Mokola virusDuvenhage virusAustralian bat lyssavirusEuropean bat lyssavirus 1European bat lyssavirus 2Chandipura virus
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