Rabies virus is transmitted through direct contact (such as through broken skin or mucous membranes in the eyes, nose, or mouth) with saliva or brain/nervous system tissue from an infected animal. People usually get rabies from the bite of a rabid animal.

How easy is it for a human to get rabies?

1. Q: How do people get rabies? A: People usually get get rabies from the bite of a rabid animal. It is also possible, but quite rare, that people may get rabies if infectious material from a rabid animal, such as saliva, gets directly into their eyes, nose, mouth, or a wound.

Can you get rabies from touching?

You cannot get rabies from the blood, urine, or feces of a rabid animal, or from just touching or petting an animal.