Why can't the human body resist the live rabies virus?

Human body can produce antibodies against any virus but it takes 2 weeks minimum duration. So it is recommended to takes vaccines prior to the exposure in high risk people. In sudden rabies exposure we have to give both vaccine and ready-made antibodies i.e. rabies immunoglobulin. read more

Human body can make antibodies against live virus but it takes time. Problem is that by that time live virus will produce disease and kill the person. This page may be out of date. read more

Animals with rabies transfer the virus to other animals and to people via saliva following a bite or via a scratch. However, any contact with the mucous membranes or an open wound can also spread the virus. read more