Rabies Rabies is a infection transmitted to humans and certain other mammals by the saliva of an infected animal. Infection is through a bite or by skin or mucous membrane contact with infected saliva. The period of the disorder can be as short as ten days or as long as one year; the usual time is one to two months. A victim who is vaccinated shortly after the animal bite will be protected against rabies. …showed first 75 words of 612 total…

…showed last 75 words of 612 total…wound), on what part of the body did the exposure occur (face, hand, etc.), was there one or multiple exposures? d. Has the animal been immunized against rabies (does not apply to wild animals)? The date of the most current vaccine The date of the most current vaccine is more helpful than simple saying it's up to date". e. Is the animal sick or well? If the animal is "sick", what symptoms does it have?