Canine Rabies

Brain & Nerve

Diseases & Conditions

Contributed byMaulik P. Purohit MD MPHApr 02, 2018

The topic Canine Rabies you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Rabies.

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Rabies is a preventable, but deadly viral disease, caused by a virus that attacks the nervous system. It is usually transmitted by infected saliva that penetrates the skin through a bite from an infected animal
Stray dogs in developing countries, such as Africa and Southeast Asia, have the highest incidence of infecting individuals with the Rabies virus
The signs and symptoms that may occur following the bite or injury by the animal can include pain at the wound site, fever and chills, sore throat, and general feeling of illness
An immediate treatment following the infected animal bite with human rabies immunoglobulin therapy and following the strict schedule of injections can help in a cure
Once an individual starts to show signs and symptoms of the Rabies virus, this infection is usually fatal

Please find comprehensive information on Rabies regarding definition, distribution, risk factors, causes, signs & symptoms, diagnosis, complications, treatment, prevention, prognosis, and additional useful information HERE.

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