Question

How does a person get infected with rabies rather than bite?

Answer 1

Animals with rabies transfer the virus to other animals and to people via saliva following a bite or via a scratch. However, any contact with the mucous membranes or an open wound canalso spread the virus. ... For humans who contract rabies, a bite from an unvaccinated dog is by far the most common culprit.

Answer 2

The first symptoms can appear from a few days to more than a year after the bite occurs. One of the most distinctive signs of a rabies infection is a tingling or twitching sensation around the area of the animal bite. It is often accompanied by a fever, headache, muscle aches, loss of appetite, nausea, and fatigue.