If infected with the rabies virus, it is contagious, not until it strikes. A rabid person is contagious even during the incubation period of rabies because the rabies virus is present in the body during the incubation period, and it is possible to transmit the virus to others if it is transmitted through some means such as blood. So the rabies virus can be transmitted through contact with the body fluids of a rabid person, including saliva, sweat, and blood, regardless of whether the rabid person is in an attack phase or not. It is a misconception that rabies is not contagious until an attack occurs. In the event of an animal bite or high-risk contact with a rabid person, it is recommended to go to a rabies clinic immediately to receive rabies vaccination and rabies immunoglobulin as a preventive measure if necessary.