Conditions Of Rabies And Animals Known To Pass On Rabies

2. Signs Of Rabies in People

A person infected with the rabies virus will develop symptoms one to three months following a bite from an infected animal. Initial signs will be vague, such as pain or tingling on the area of contact, malaise, fever, headache, nausea and vomiting, and depression. The disease progresses to affect the brain bringing on anxiety, confusion, hallucinations, insomnia, fear of water, and difficulty swallowing. Difficulty breathing is the main cause of death.

1. Signs Of Rabies In Animals

The rabies virus attacks an animal’s nervous system. The brain is affected, and the symptoms are different between domestic and wild animals. Pets, including dogs, cats, and ferrets, may start to exhibit behaviors like fearfulness, aggression, excessive drooling, difficulty swallowing, unsteady gait, and seizures. Depression, self-mutilation, and sensitivity to light are symptoms seen in livestock. Wild animals may change a habit. For example, animals active at night might start wandering around in daylight hours.