Rabies Transmission: Beyond Animal Bites - Causes & Risks

No, getting bitten by a rabid animal is not the only way to get rabies. While it is the most common form of transmission, rabies can also be transmitted through contact with saliva or other potentially infectious material from an infected animal. This can occur if an infected animal licks an open wound or scratches someone, or if someone comes into contact with the animal's saliva through a bite or other means. Additionally, rabies can also be transmitted through organ transplantation or laboratory accidents involving exposure to the rabies virus.