how is rabish caused? write about its symptoms and control measure in brief?
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Causes
The bite of a rabid animal (an animal infected with rabies virus) is by far the most common cause of rabies. The virus is carried in the saliva of the rabid animal and is able to enter the body through an opening in the skin, such as a bite wound.
High-risk animals include:
bats
raccoons
foxes
non-domesticated (wild) dogs
Symptoms
A person may show the first signs of rabies an average of 1 to 3 months after the virus attack. Symptoms are:
pain or tingling at the bite site
a general feeling of illness
fever
headache
nausea and vomiting
depression
As the virus begins to multiply in the spinal cord or brain, neurological symptoms that appear include:
anxiety
confusion
excessive saliva production
hallucinations
high level of excitement
insomnia
paralysis of lower legs
problems swallowing due to painful throat and voice box spasms
hydrophobia (fear at the sight of water despite an intense thirst)
restlessness
You can prevent being infected with the rabies virus by remembering these tips:
do not feed wild animals and stay at a safe distance when observing them
supervise children and teach them not to approach or touch animals they do not know
stay away from animals showing signs of rabies
do not bring home wild animals
if you suspect an animal is rabid, stay away from it and contact the local authorities
if you have pets or livestock, make sure to vaccinate them against rabies.
The bite of a rabid animal (an animal infected with rabies virus) is by far the most common cause of rabies. The virus is carried in the saliva of the rabid animal and is able to enter the body through an opening in the skin, such as a bite wound.
High-risk animals include:
bats
raccoons
foxes
non-domesticated (wild) dogs
Symptoms
A person may show the first signs of rabies an average of 1 to 3 months after the virus attack. Symptoms are:
pain or tingling at the bite site
a general feeling of illness
fever
headache
nausea and vomiting
depression
As the virus begins to multiply in the spinal cord or brain, neurological symptoms that appear include:
anxiety
confusion
excessive saliva production
hallucinations
high level of excitement
insomnia
paralysis of lower legs
problems swallowing due to painful throat and voice box spasms
hydrophobia (fear at the sight of water despite an intense thirst)
restlessness
You can prevent being infected with the rabies virus by remembering these tips:
do not feed wild animals and stay at a safe distance when observing them
supervise children and teach them not to approach or touch animals they do not know
stay away from animals showing signs of rabies
do not bring home wild animals
if you suspect an animal is rabid, stay away from it and contact the local authorities
if you have pets or livestock, make sure to vaccinate them against rabies.
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Rabies is caused in human and animals due to rabies virus. This virus is transmitted from saliva of an infected animal to another animal by biting. It can also be transmitted through an exposure of wound and cut to rabies virus via saliva and other secretions.
As infection progressed, these symptoms can be experienced:
- Irritability,excessive movements or agitation.
-Confusion
- Hallucinations
- Aggressiveness
- Bizarre or abnormal thoughts
- Muscle spasms
- Abnormal postures
The only prevention against this illness is to get vaccination against rabies. Make sure, your pets are vaccinated. People live around animals are vaccinated.
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