The rabies virus travels to the brain by following nerves. This incubation period usually takes a few months. Once the virus gets to the brain and symptoms show, yes , it's untreatable and is usually fatal in daysOriginally Posted by Steve.r
I might be daft for thinking this, but I always thought that Rabies was incurable...........am I wrong ??
There are over 50,000 deaths a year , mostly in Asia and Africa.
However, there ARE safe and effective vaccinesSo-called pre-exposure prophylaxis (prevention) requires 3 doses (+ possible booster).
So-called post-exposure prophylaxis is also effective (vaccine alone or with immunogloblulin depending on circumstances) if given as soon as possible and before symptoms appear.
