How is rabies spread?
Rabies is mostly spread through animal bites from infected animals, but can also be spread in other ways. For example, rabies can be spread by scratches from an infected animal or when infected saliva or brain tissue comes in contact with open wounds, broken skin, mucous membranes (eyes, nose, mouth, etc.).

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1. What are signs of rabies?
2. What is rabies?
3. How is rabies spread?
4. What do I do if I am bitten by an animal?
5. How do you find out if an animal that bit me is rabid?
6. Where can I find more information about rabies?