27/09/2021
RABIES 🦠 🦠
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What is Rabies?
Rabies is a viral disease that causes inflammation of the brain in humans and other mammals. Rabies is a fatal but preventable viral disease. It can spread to people and pets if they are bitten or scratched by a rabid animal.
TRANSMISSION of Virus::
It is passed on through saliva. Rabies can develop if a person receives a bite from an infected animal, or if saliva from an infected animal gets into an open wound or through a mucous membrane, such as the eyes or mouth. It cannot pass through unbroken skin.
SIGNS OF A RABID DOG
● Paralysis
● Hydrophobia
● Jaw is dropped
● Inability to swallow
● Change in tone of bark
● Muscular lack of coordination
● Unusual shyness or aggression
● Excessive excitability
● Constant irritability/changes in attitude and behavior
● Excessive salivation (hypersalivation), or frothy saliva
PREVENTION
● Vaccinate your pets.
● Keep your pets from roaming outside.
● Report stray animals to animal control.
● Avoid contact with wild animals.
● Prevent bats from entering living spaces