Can Animals Be Born With Rabies?

Rabies is a virus that is deadly for all animals once it develops past the initial stages.

  1. What Is It?

    • Rabies is a viral infection that affects the central nervous system. Depending on the host, it can take up to six months to manifest.

    Symptoms

    • Rabies is usually observable by a change in behavior. Animals can either become withdrawn, aggressive, tame or friendly. If an animal is acting the opposite of what you would normally expect it to, then there is a risk that animal has contracted rabies.

    Humans And Rabies

    • Most people who contract rabies will display signs and symptoms within two to eight weeks. Rabies vaccinations and immunoglobulin shots are available at hospitals or health departments.

    Ways It's Transmitted

    • Rabies is a virus and can be transmitted through the saliva or blood of an animal that is hosting the virus. Scratches, bite marks or saliva entering through a person's orifice can transmit the disease.

    Can Animals Be Born With Rabies

    • Animals cannot be born with rabies because it is a virus and not genetically related.