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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

A bite from an infected animal is the biggest risk factor. People that live in an area, or travel to an area that has a large incidence for rabies, are at a high risk for acquiring rabies from a rabid animal. Handling certain wild animals such as bats or raccoons will put a person at a higher risk.

Risk Factors

The following are the risk factors for rabies:

• Bites from infected animals
• Exposure to urine or other secretions of infected animals
• Organ transplants from infected individuals
• The following individuals may have a higher risk of contracting rabies than the general population:
  • International travelers
  • Animal control officers
  • Spelunkers
  • Lab workers