23/09/2026
RABIES WEEK 2026 | DAY 2
TODAY’S FOCUS: TRANSMISSION OF RABIES
On the 2nd day of Rabies Week, Nepal Veterinary Students’ Association (NVSA), IAAS Paklihawa Campus, focuses on how rabies is transmitted.
Rabies virus is mainly transmitted through the saliva of an infected animal, most commonly through:
🐕 Bite :the most common route of transmission
🐾 Scratches : especially when contaminated with saliva
💧 Saliva contact with broken skin or mucous membranes (eyes, nose, or mouth)
The virus can be transmitted by infected mammals, including dogs, cats, bats, and other susceptible animals.