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Exploring rabies transmission and safety measures

Rabies Transmission: How the Virus Spreads and How to Stay Safe?

Rabies is a preventable infectious disease that causes catastrophic effects on the central nervous system. The rabies virus (RABV) is usually spread through bites and scratches from an infected animal. Rabies can be found in every country in the world but is more common in Africa and Asia. Symptoms of

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Rabies Symptoms

Is Rabies a Disease You Should Be Worried About?

Rabies is no longer as widespread as it once was, but cases do still occur in the UK and abroad. It can be found in every continent and in over 150 countries. Rabies is a serious viral infection that almost always ends in death if it isn’t treated right away.

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Why are Rabies Vaccinations Important for Pet Travel?

Rabies is a very serious and thankfully very rare brain infection which also affects the central nervous system that is most usually caught from the scratch or bite of an infected animal. It is a disease found throughout the world but especially in Asia, Africa and Central and South America.

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