The cause of rabies is a virus called RABV (Rabies Virus). It is transmitted from an infected animal’s saliva, nervous system, or direct contact. This means this disease is contagious; if you come in ...

All You Need to Know About Rabies: From Symptoms to Vaccine: By Shreoshree Chakrabarty Rabies is a deadly viral infection that affects both humans and animals, most commonly spread through the bite of ...

An injured bat that was rescued from a back garden in the Isle of Wight has tested positive for a rare rabies-like virus, known as European Bat Lyssavirus-1 (EBLV-1). Although EBLV causes a ...

Each year, rabies kills thousands of people worldwide, and it remains a silent threat right here in Alabama. Often transmitted through the bite or scratch of an infected animal, this viral disease is ...

Warmer weather means more outdoor fun and an increase in wildlife encounters, one of which could be infected with rabies. Emily Rushton, state furbearer biologist for Georgia Department of Natural ...

A bat tested positive for rabies in Louisville's Okolona neighborhood, prompting health officials to urge caution. While officials believe the bat had no human contact, rabies is a serious concern for ...

It is caused by the rabies virus (a lyssavirus), which attacks the central nervous system and, if left untreated, is almost always fatal. Despite being preventable through vaccination, rabies remains ...