Rabies is a viral disease that causes acute encephalitis in warm blooded . The virus is present in the sputum of infected animals . It is most commonly transmitted from an animal bite or licking . The effected animals could be monkey , fox , bat and dog . All human cases of rabies were fatal until development of vaccine . Prompt post exposure vaccination may prevent virus from progressing . However in in vaccinated human rabies is almost always fatal .
CAUSES
From the wound it enters the muscular system and then disseminates in the whole body .
Can not be transmitted from one individual to an other.
SIGNS
Headache , fever and fatigue .
Pain and itching on the bite area because of the effect on muscular system , tetanus , frothing from mouth and excessive sweating .
TREATMENT
Wash the affected area with soap and water
Apply antibacterial .
Vaccination within 24 hours along with immunoglobulin .
PREVENTION
Dog entry should be prohibited in the public places
Vaccinate pet dogs against rabies .
Awareness of public about dogs and rabies .
Workers of zoo and dog centres should be vaccinated against rabies .
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