Rabies Virus is spread by the bite of infected dogs and other animals . a)What happens to the person who is bitten by the rabied dog? b) Write any two symptoms and two signs of rabies infected person . c)Mention any two preventive measures given to the patient after a rabied animal bite.
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Answer:
Rabies is a virus that is usually spread by the bite or scratch of an animal. By the time the symptoms appear, it is generally too late to save the patient.
However, a person who may have been exposed to rabies can usually be treated effectively if they seek help at once.
In the United States, between 1 and 3 people contract rabies each year. From 2008 to 2017, the U.S. saw 23 human cases, eight of which were contracted outside the country. Advances in medicine, awareness, and vaccination programs have reduced the incidence of rabies since the 1970s.
However, globally, it remains a problem, and tens of thousands of deaths result from rabies each year, mostly in rural areas of Southeast Asia and Africa. Over 95 percent of infections are caused by dogs.
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a) Most cases of rabies in humans start with an animal bite. If the animal has the rabies virus in its saliva, the wound can become infected. Once in the body, the virus spreads quickly to the spinal cord and brain.
b) The first symptoms of rabies may be very similar to those of the flu including general weakness or discomfort, fever, or headache. These symptoms may last for days.
c) Wash animal bites or scratches immediately with soap and water. If you are bitten, scratched, or unsure, talk to a healthcare provider about whether you need postexposure prophylaxis. Rabies in people is 100% preventable through prompt appropriate medical care. Vaccinate your pets to protect them and your family.
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