Rabies is a fatal viral disease transmitted through the bites of infected animals. It is caused by a rhabdovirus called rabies virus. The virus is sensitive to common chemicals like ethanol, iodine, and soap. Rabies has an incubation period that can range from a few days to over a year depending on the site and severity of the bite. Once symptoms develop, rabies is nearly always fatal. Post-exposure prophylaxis including wound cleaning and rabies vaccination is the only effective prevention and treatment after a potential rabies exposure. Asia has the highest number of reported rabies cases each year, with over 30,000 deaths annually in India and surrounding countries.