Why is an animal quarantined after biting a human?

Animals, especially dogs and cats, are quarantined after biting a human to observe them for signs of rabies. Rabies is a deadly viral disease transmitted through the saliva of infected animals. The quarantine period typically lasts for ten days and allows health officials to monitor the animal for symptoms of rabies, such as aggression, foaming at the mouth, and difficulty swallowing. During this time, the animal is kept in isolation and prevented from coming into contact with other animals or humans. Quarantining animals after a bite helps prevent the spread of rabies and allows for rapid medical intervention if the animal is found to be infected. In some cases, rabies vaccination may also be considered as a preventive measure for the bitten person.