During this period of time, the infection is a virus which then become contagious to others. The last ten days of a rabid animal s life is when the disease can most likely infect other animals. The animal then runs amuck attacking and biting every living thing it comes in contact with. Extreme thirst occurs but spasms in the larynx prohibit the animal to swallow fluids. Foaming of the mouth can occur.
Convulsions begin and death occurs.
Death occurs quietly. In 1995, five people died from rabies in United States. Exposure from a bite or the exchange of bodily fluids. This can take three weeks to four months, with an average time of six weeks. If bitten, the area around the wound becomes irritated and painful, numbness may occur.