Rabies Treatment: Bitten By a Wild Animal




The Dr. Leigh Vinocur Show show

Summary: Being bitten by a wild animal may seem like a far-fetched occurrence, but it can happen. Find out what you need to do if you are exposed.Being bitten by a wild animal may seem like a far-fetched occurrence, but it can happen. And it can be deadly. Even urban areas can be affected by rabid wild animals, such as raccoons, skunks, and bats. In fact, our special guest Dr. Rich O'Brien states that "bats are rabid unless proven otherwise." Join us as Dr. O'Brien discusses the dangers of rabid animals and just how deadly rabies can be, as well as ways to recognize symptoms and signs of rabies in a wandering animal.