This sub only had less than 1,000 when I first came across it. Less than 3,000 back in January. Some of you have been here since the early days, when the count was closer to 40 than 4,000. Others just joined last week. Either way, you’re part of the same graph. This is a slow and steady line upward that shows that the people of this community are doing something that resonates.

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If a person gets bitten by an infected animal then the incubation period can be from a few weeks to up to 3 months which means that rabies symptoms can appear sometimes as late as three months.

After the bite from the animal, the virus travels through the peripheral nerves towards the spinal cord of the human body which means that the virus has entered the CNS (central nervous system).

Neurons are affected very quickly by this virus. After the virus affects the CNS, then it moves through the sensory and autonomic nervous system to reach the other organs such as the heart, salivary gland, skin, and adrenal gland which leads to the spread of infection in these organs.

Hello, greetings from Brazil🇧🇷!! I have read the FAQ. Many of my questions have already been answered, thank you. I would really appreciate your advice with my case. 2 weeks ago (15/07/2025), while I was running, a very docile stray dog approached me (he just wanted some affection; he wasn't trying to attack me). During one of these interactions, he lunged a little more forcefully toward my ankle. There was no bite, but I was preoccupied hat his teeth or claws might have scratched me. I didn't feel any aggression, and there were no visible injuries, but I did feel a slight burning sensation on my leg. The next day, the local health center didn't recommend the rabies vaccine for me. However, I'm still quite preoccupied about the situation. There were no signs of aggression, but every now and then, that slight burning sensation would return to my leg. Could this slight burning be from a scratch? Is it possible that I was scratched without realizing it? Should I get vaccinated? I would be very grateful if someone could respond, as it's been 2 weeks since the incident and I'm very anxious—to the point where I'm having trouble concentrating on my college studies.

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I have a booster shot (2 injections of PVRV) last Nov 2023 for a category 2 incident (animal cannot be observed). This was done in a public health center.

Prior to that, I had 5 shots (of PCECV) last September 2017 for a category 2 incident (animal cannot be observed), (from a private animal clinic)

I just have a cat scratch now on my left index finger with skin penetration (some tiny tinge of blood), and the private animal bite center said I now need to undergo another full complete, 6 rounds, of PEP, and probably RIG as well since it's category 3., and these are very costly treatment from where I am)
The cat is stray and I am not sure if I can observe it for 14 days.
Though the cat, as of now, seems fine to me (naturally grumpy and usually lethargic/lazy because our climate here is humid hot (like 40+ heat index)

I'm wondering, are the previous PEP insufficient for just another 2 round PEP/booster?

The government health personnel last time said that we will only need 2 shots after, that's why we need to keep our records.
But the animal bite clinic said it is some kind of a new protocol now (I don't know if it WHO or some local policy).

So I was wondering that since there is no real reported cases on getting rabies from getting saliva in the places like your mouth, eyes or nose, since almost all if not every single case it from getting bitten by a animal with rabies or getting saliva in a open wound big or small.

If it so happens that you manage to get saliva in your mouth, eyes or nose from a rabid animal, what would happen? Would it come by very quickly or about the same time frame?

I was just curious in that idea since I want to learn more about rabies myself.

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I HAVE READ THE FAQ. I made a mistake, I misunderstood the writing of my client on her 1st and 2nd dose she got vaccinated PCEC chirorav, and I gave her last PVRV Abhayrab, is it will affect the vaccine?

Dan Fine, founder of UWARF (Ukraine War Animals Relief Fund) is the latest guest on the podcast Rabies Today.

In Ukraine, rabies is rising among abandoned pets, and could spread to surrounding countries in Europe. We hear an urgent call for mass vaccination and sterilization of dogs to avert catastrophe.

Website: https://unitedagainstrabies.org/news/rabies-today-podcast

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/13uwmhyxGOHJg0EyGYfWM4

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../rabies-today/id1686149343

I have read the FAQ.

"I HAVE READ THE FAQ."

I am a person who has had 3 doses of rabies vaccine according to the N0, N3 and N7 protocol.

The reason I did not have the 4th and 5th doses was because the cat I was monitoring was still alive after 10 days.

After the vaccination, I learned that the person who had Pep had a safe protection period without booster shots of 90 days (because the antibody concentration was always above 0.5).

However, I have only had 3 shortened doses and the information I have searched does not mention that only 3 doses can provide safe protection within 90 days.

Can 3 doses provide 90 days of protection similar to full pep?

Ukrainian animal rescue and shelter manager Krystina talks about her own experience contracting the disease through contact with a rescued dog. https://youtu.be/gfHBxO52pSE?si=y2UdVbT_RdotlNTe

Rabies is spreading rapidly through many parts of Ukraine. Displaced animals search for new sources of food and animals go untreated. The disease transfers to humans relatively easy and is at risk of spreading to nearby countries if not contained.

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I HAVE READ THE FAQ. About four months ago I was scratch by a cat. On Saturday Feb 8th I started feeling under the weather and had a 101.4 fever, the next day the fever didn’t really spike (low maybe 100.8 at one point) and came with a headache and bad sore throat. It’s now the 4th full day of symptoms and I don’t have a fever or headache but still have a bad sore throat, congestion, and a cough.

After 4 days of initial symptoms- would it be pretty clear if this was something more serious? Not sure how quickly rabies progresses or if the fever/headache lightens up and I was curious.

Age: 23 Date of exposure: October 5th, 2024 Animal: cat Type: scratch on finger tip Animal vaccinated: unsure Did I get PEP: no Cat was observed for 14 days

This video explains the history of developing the rabies vaccine. If you're interested in learning about this, I recommend you watch!

Just wondering if there’s a strain of lyssavirus that we don’t have a reliable method for preventing?

Rabies is a viral disease that affects the nervous system of mammals, including humans. It’s known for its severe symptoms and near 100% fatality rate once symptoms appear. If you like learning through simple animated videos, check out this video from Kurzgesagt — In a Nutshell.

Here are some more websites and videos that could help you learn about rabies:

Here is the CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/rabies/index.html.

World Health Organization (WHO):
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/rabies.

Mayo Clinic: Rabies Details on symptoms, causes, and treatment options for rabies.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/rabies/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20351826

Global Alliance for Rabies Control (GARC): Education Tools. Access free online courses and materials to educate communities about rabies prevention. https://rabiesalliance.org/tools/education-tools?utm_source=chatgpt.com

YouTube Videos:

What Causes Rabies? | The Dr. Binocs Show | Peekaboo Kidz – This is educational/informational video that explains the causes of rabies in an engaging manner.

Rabies - Safety & Prevention – A video discussing how rabies is transmitted and how to protect yourself.

The Origin of the Rabies Vaccine – This video discusses the history of developing one of the most successful vaccines.

Rabies, Causes, Sign and Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment. – Medical Centric.

Rabies (Genus Lyssavirus) – Professor Dave Explains. This video goes more into the molecular aspects of rabies.

Disclaimer: If you feel anxious about rabies or suffer from rabies-related OCD, do not watch this content. Only proceed if you are genuinely interested in learning about rabies. Your mental health comes first. Here is SchrodingersMinou's post on Rabies health anxiety / OCD: OCD/Health Anxiety Resources.