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Virus arrow A very small germ shaped like a rod, cube, or ball that multiplies in a cell.

"Dumb" Rabies arrow A common form of the disease. An animal with this type is timid, shy, and may refuse food.

Mammals arrow A warm-blooded animal like a bat, skunk, or human

Bat arrow A mammal that flies, eats bugs and helps spread seeds.  This mammal has very small teeth that might not leave an easily seen mark if it bites someone.

Raccoon arrow The most common animal with rabies in the United States today.

Wildlife arrow Animals that live in the wild.   Animals that are not usually kept as pets.

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This page last reviewed February 6, 2002

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