What are the symptoms of rabies in humans?

The first symptoms of rabies may be very similar to those of the flu including general weakness or discomfort, fever, or headache. These symptoms may last for days. There may be also discomfort or a prickling or itching sensation at the site of bite, progressing within days to symptoms of cerebral dysfunction, anxiety, confusion, agitation. read more

Infected people who develop furious rabies will be hyperactive and excitable and may display erratic behavior. Other symptoms include: insomnia; anxiety; confusion; agitation; hallucinations; excess salivation; problems swallowing; fear of water; Paralytic Rabies. This form of rabies takes longer to set in, but the effects are just as severe. read more

The rabies virus is usually transmitted through a bite. Animals most likely to transmit rabies in the United States include bats, coyotes, foxes, raccoons and skunks. In developing countries of Africa and Southeast Asia, stray dogs are the most likely to spread rabies to people. read more