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Animals With Rabies - Information on Rabies
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- Animals With Rabies
Wild animals with rabies accounted for 93 percent of reported cases of rabid animals in the United States. This eMedTV Web page provides statistics concerning rabies in both wild and domestic animals in the United States.
- Bat Rabies
If you are bitten by a bat, don't wait to seek medical attention. This eMedTV article discusses bats and rabies, including information about what to do if there is a bat in your house and tips for bat-proofing your home.
- Cost of Rabies
The cost of rabies prevention in the United States exceeds $300 million each year. This eMedTV Web page discusses rabies-related costs, including the cost per human life saved from rabies, which ranges from approximately $10,000 to $100 million.
- How to Prevent Rabies
One of the best ways to prevent rabies involves keeping pet vaccinations up to date. This eMedTV page discusses how to prevent rabies and offers suggestions for preventing the disease in animals and humans.
- Information on Rabies
Rabies is a viral disease that is most often spread through the bite of an infected animal. This eMedTV page gives a brief description of rabies, with information on what to do if you think you have been infected. Also included is a link to learn more.