Rabies

Local name : Rabis

Cause : Rhabdovirus

Transmission :
  • Inoculation of virus-laden saliva from the bite of a rabid animal.
  • Contamination of infact mucosa and wounds / scratiches with saliva or body fluids of infected animals.
  • Inhalation of aerosolized virus and tissue transplant from undiagnosed rabid donor.
  • Affects all mammals and avians including human.



Clinical signs and lesions :
  • Increase alertness, fever, puillary dilation and increase muscular tone.
  • Restlessness, watchful apprehensive look, aimless running and unprovoked agressiveness.
  • Inability to take food and water, paralysis of the jaw and tongue, drooling of saliva and paralysis of the hindquarters.
  • Death occurs 3-7 days after manifestation of initial signs,
  • Incubation period vary from 10 to 30 days after exposure.


Recommendation :
  • Isolation of animal manifesting the disease, In case the animal dies, with precautionary measures, the head should be carefully removed and properly handled, for examination at the nearest Regional Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory.
  • Bite victims or persons exposed to the suspected animal should consult a phsician for medical advice.
  • Strengthen LGU support to rabies prevention and control programs.

  1. Incoordination
  2. Furious
  3. Salivation
  4. Musculam Spasm & Paralytis


Furious Rabies : Within 3-4 days dead Dumb, Paralytic Rabies : Within 3-4 days dead








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