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Eli5 How do animals treat a rabid member of their pack?
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It depends on the type of animal, but for rabies, the infection often spreads too effectively for the rest of the pack to avoid it. If a pack member is infected, and starts showing clear signs, it is often too late for the rest. If, against all odds, a pack member stands out with clear symptoms in an otherwise healthy group, the sick individual will be driven away from the pack.