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World Rabies Day: Revisiting Rabies with Dr. Rodney Rohde

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Release Date: 09/28/2026

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Originally published on September 28, 2022, this episode returns to the Let’s Talk Micro feed in recognition of World Rabies Day.

Dr. Rodney Rohde joins the podcast to discuss rabies and his extensive experience working with the virus in public health. We start with the basics: What is rabies? How is it transmitted? What are the signs and symptoms? From there, we discuss potential exposures, post-exposure prophylaxis, vaccination, and ways to prevent rabies. Dr. Rohde also shares his experience working in rabies diagnostics and molecular epidemiology, as well as his involvement with wildlife rabies vaccination efforts.

We also discuss the importance of recognizing potential exposures, the role of wildlife—particularly bats—and considerations when traveling to areas where rabies may be more prevalent.

Finally, what is World Rabies Day, and why is it observed on September 28? Dr. Rohde discusses the history and significance of the day and the importance of education, prevention, and collaboration in the fight against rabies.

Tune in as we revisit this conversation and learn more about rabies.

Resources

World Rabies Day:
https://rabiesalliance.org/world-rabies-day

Dr. Rohde’s rabies book:
https://www.elsevier.com/books/rabies/wilson/978-0-323-63979-8

Dr. Rohde’s website:
https://rodneyerohde.wp.txstate.edu/

Related publication:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33659941/

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