What to do if you get bitten by a dog with rabies
If you suspect the dog that bit you or scratched you has rabies, you should immediately go see a doctor. Your doctor will administer a rabies vaccine along with antibodies. Humans don’t usually get rabies vaccines unless they’ve been exposed to the virus, this is with the exception of veterinarians or other professionals who handle dogs.
Symptoms of a rabies infection
The symptoms of rabies don’t appear immediately, it might take several weeks after one was bitten before any symptom develops. It is important that you don’t wait until you are symptomatic to seek treatment to avoid life-threatening complications. Symptoms showed in humans when infected with rabies include:
- Headache
- Fever
- Fatigue
- Anxiety
- Weakness
- Hallucination