AdvertisementThe U.S. Bans Importing Dogs From 113 Countries After Rise In False Rabies RecordsJune 14, 2021Rob SteinfacebookEmailThe infectious and contagious rabies virus, shown here in a colorized micrograph, can be transmitted to humans through the bite or saliva of an infected animal. Thanks to protective vaccination of pets, rabies was eliminated from the U.S. dog population in 2007, though a bite from infected bats, skunks and raccoons can still transmit the virus. (Science Source)