A dog bite, whether from a stray or household pet, poses a serious risk of rabies, a deadly viral infection that attacks the nervous system. Rabies spreads through the saliva of infected animals and ...

Rabies is almost always fatal once symptoms appear, making immediate treatment after an animal bite essential. Experts advise ...

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