Rabies Articles A-Z
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As this eMedTV page explains, many countries in the developing world are unable to control rabies, and travel to such countries increases the risk of getting the disease. This article looks at ways to avoid getting rabies while traveling.
Factors doctors consider when making a rabies diagnosis may include the species of animal involved. This eMedTV resource examines other factors involved in diagnosing rabies, such as the animal's vaccination status and where the incident took place.
The rabies incubation period can vary, but it usually lasts one to three months. This eMedTV page discusses the incubation period for rabies and explains that animals are not contagious during this period between infection and the onset of symptoms.
