If you or a family member has been exposed to rabies Rabies is a virus that is carried in an animal's saliva. Humans and other animals can become infected through a cut or scratch from an animal with rabies, or if the rabies virus comes in contact with the moist tissues of the mouth, nose or eyes.
Rabies is fatal if untreated.
If you think your clothing has been in contact with fresh saliva from a rabid animal, wash it immediately in soap and hot water. Report it immediately to your municipal animal control agency, humane society or the police. Keep your pets indoors at night. Keep pets on a leash when walking them during the day. You must contact your doctor or local medical officer of health if there is any human contact.