Rabies may be a concern after an animal bite if:
- The animal that bit you was acting strangely or foaming at the mouth.
- The animal attacked you for no clear reason.
- The animal cannot be watched for signs of rabies.
- You were bitten while you were in a foreign country or in the wilderness.
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