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Hi. Can Only Mammals Contract Rabies ? No Fish Frogs

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Posted on Thu, 15 Aug 2019
Question: Hi.
Can only mammals contract rabies ? No fish frogs reptiles and amphibians can get rabies correct?
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Only mammals get rabies.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.

That is true, only mammals get rabies; birds, fish, reptiles, and amphibians do not. Skunks, bats, foxes, raccoons, dogs, cats, and some farm animals, mammals only, are most likely to get rabies.

Hope I have answered the question.
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Hi. Can Only Mammals Contract Rabies ? No Fish Frogs

Brief Answer: Only mammals get rabies. Detailed Answer: Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service. I read your query and here is my advice. That is true, only mammals get rabies; birds, fish, reptiles, and amphibians do not. Skunks, bats, foxes, raccoons, dogs, cats, and some farm animals, mammals only, are most likely to get rabies. Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further.