>Rabies question (animals in general, not just ferrets) - Why are animals
>that have bitten killed and a brain sample taken?  More accurately, why
>are they still handled this way?  I recall this practice from my childhood
>decades ago--surely someone has developed a less drastic method of
>checking
 
Unfortunately, the only truly accurate test for rabies virus infection
involves the testing of brain tissue.  It would be nice for a different
test, but none has yet been developed.
 
Dr. Ruth
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Save lives - spay or neuter your pet.
[Posted in FML issue 3560]