2006-07-23 13:49:05 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Rabies usually is transmitted through infected saliva as a result of a bite from an infected animal. Rarely, it is transmitted by viral contamination of a fresh wound, through a scratch, or through contamination of a mucous membrane (i.e., eyes, nose, mouth). There have been reports of rabies being transmitted through the air in bat-infested caves. The virus cannot live outside its host's body for more than a couple of seconds, but live virus has been found in animals that have been dead as long as 48 hours. So you probably can't get it from feces.. but anyways.. don't play with animal poop..nasty
2006-07-23 13:54:09 · answer #1 · answered by Stacy B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the only ways to get rabies are from bites and scratches. Unless you're eating their feces, I can't really see getting it from that. Just steer clear of crazy looking animals with foaming mouths. And make sure you get all your pets' shots.
2006-07-23 20:52:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NOT FROM FECES, ONLY IF THEY BITE OR SCRATCH YOU AND THAT ANIMAL HAS IT.
2006-07-23 20:52:37 · answer #3 · answered by Work-N-Hrd-2-Mk-It 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋