Can you get rabies if a dog ate opossum then bit you?

Rabies is a virus that is usually transmitted through the saliva of infected animals. While opossums can carry rabies, it is very rare for them to transmit it to humans. Dogs can also carry rabies, and if a dog that has been exposed to rabies bites a human, the human can become infected. Therefore, it is important to avoid contact with wild animals, especially those that may be rabid, and to keep your dog vaccinated against rabies. If you are bitten by an animal, it is important to seek medical attention immediately.