I know it's a very rare occurrence but I think a rabid animal should be on every hikers situational awareness radar.
Not fear just aware!

You know when you see a nocturnal animal during daylight .
And is not afraid of you or comes towards well do what you have to of course. Main thing probably is get your pack between you and it.

And survive!!

I was sitting in camp one day and this big fox came trotting up the hill straight at me ,got about 10' away looked up and noticed me and darted the other way.
I already had my pack for some protection.