Re:Why flying insects gather at artificial light
by TeMPOraL on Wednesday January 31, 2024 @03:25PM
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I've read somewhere about the case that took over a year, but can't find the link. Following citations on[0], this paper[1] says:
"The incubation period is typically 1–3 months, but can vary from a few days to more than 1 year [1,4]. Cases of up to 6 years incubation period have been discussed[5]."
And this is specifically in humans, not in animals in general.
There is no test that I know of, but vaccine is very effective even after you got it (but before actual symptoms show up), so if you suspect you're infected, you go and get the shots. Thing is, AFAIK those are quite painful, so it's not something you want to take as prophylaptic unless you're at high risk (e.g. working as a vet).
All this adds up to what I wrote earlier: you get random bat or squirrel bite, tiny enough that you forget about it in moments, and a few months later, you suddenly die.
"The incubation period is typically 1–3 months, but can vary from a few days to more than 1 year [1,4]. Cases of up to 6 years incubation period have been discussed[5]."
And this is specifically in humans, not in animals in general.
There is no test that I know of, but vaccine is very effective even after you got it (but before actual symptoms show up), so if you suspect you're infected, you go and get the shots. Thing is, AFAIK those are quite painful, so it's not something you want to take as prophylaptic unless you're at high risk (e.g. working as a vet).
All this adds up to what I wrote earlier: you get random bat or squirrel bite, tiny enough that you forget about it in moments, and a few months later, you suddenly die.
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[0] - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rabies
[1] - https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1586/14760584.2015.1...