The opossum was one of 22 tested for rabies and other diseases by the group in 2021 as part of an epidemiological surveillance project conducted in partnership with the São Paulo City ...

Since opossums’ have high immunity, it is rare for one to have the rabies virus. Still, they often host parasites like fleas and diseases such as: Tuberculosis ...

Opossums do not carry rabies. That's a common myth, but because their body temperature is slightly lower than that of other mammals, the rabies virus cannot take hold in them.

Opossums don't look inviting but their benefits far outweigh their appearance, especially if there are dead trees in your woodlands. ... First of all, “possums” do not contact or carry rabies.