The animal begins to show signs of the disease. The infected animal usually dies within 7 days of becoming sick.
Can dogs with rabies survive?
No specific treatment is available for clinical rabies. However, clinical rabies can be prevented through vaccination given before or immediately after an exposure. Although rabies is a fatal disease, survival has been documented in at least 15 cases around the world.
How long does it take to show symptoms of rabies?
The first symptoms of rabies can appear from a few days to more than a year after the bite happens. At first, there's a tingling, prickling, or itching feeling around the bite area. A person also might have flu-like symptoms such as a fever, headache, muscle aches, loss of appetite, nausea, and tiredness.
How many days does it take to die from rabies?
Death usually occurs 2 to 10 days after first symptoms. Survival is almost unknown once symptoms have presented, even with intensive care. Rabies has also occasionally been referred to as hydrophobia ("fear of water") throughout its history.
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