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Theme: A movement where you live; Rabies Topic: What’s Rabies Rabies is a deadly virus spread to people from the saliva of infected animals. The rabies virus is usually transmitted through a bite. Animals most likely to transmit rabies in the United States include bats, coyotes, foxes, raccoons and skunks. In developing countries of Africa and Southeast Asia, stray dogs are the most likely to spread rabies to people. Once a person begins showing signs and symptoms of rabies, the disease is nearly always fatal. For this reason, anyone who may have a risk of contracting rabies should receive rabies vaccines for protection. 1. Rabies Transmission The rabies virus is carried in the saliva of an infected animal and can be transmitted when the animal bites or scratches another animal or person. The saliva from an infected animal coming in contact with any area such as an open wound or skin break can transmit the virus. 2. Rabies Prevention