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Who will be affected by rabies?
All mammals can be affected by rabies. Although most rodents are immune to the disease, and do not carry it.
Why are Squirrels immune to Rabies?
They have become immune to rabies over time because they evolved that way. Since they come in contact with it so much they would have died off if they did not evolve.
Can marsupials get rabies?
Marsupials are very unlikely to get rabies as they have a different immune response compared to placental mammals. There are no documented cases of naturally occurring rabies in marsupials.
Can a dog who has had a rabies vacc ine get rabies from another dog?
Good question. This one goes both ways. If your dog got the rabies shot for the first time, the immune system might not be immune to it yet, so yes, possible. If your dog has had the rabies vaccine and it's booster, yes, dogs need booster's too, well then his immune system recognizes it, and fights it off!
Do brown squirrels have rabies?
There has never been a case of squirrel rabies in the US. Small rodents like squirrels do not appear to get or transmit rabies.
What animals can get rabies vaccine?
All animals can carry rabies, except for the hyena, which is immune to it, but can still carry it.
Can turtles be rabid?
no the immune system of a turtle does not allow for it to become rabid or spread rabies.
According to legend vampire are immune to disease but what disease do many vamire bats carry?
RABIES
How are scavengers immune to anthrax and botulism?
Scavengers, such as buzzards, komoto dragons, and hyenas are immune to many of the food borne illnesses because of certain enzymes in their digestive systems that people and many other animals do not have.
How do rabies affect the cell?
It affects the host by attacking its immune system, then the host counter acts the disease with pure skill :D
What mammals are immune to rabies?
There are many animals that cannot carry the rabies virus, including birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates. Only mammals can carry the rabies virus; of these, the least likely to carry the rabies virus would be the marine mammals.
Can you vaccinate for rabies in nursing pets?
You can vaccinate the mother. The babies need to be at least 4 monhts old before their immune system can handle a Rabies vaccine. Do not vaccinate a pregnant animal with Rabies. It can affect the unborns.
