Rabies

Rabies is a deadly virus that is spread from the saliva of infected animals. The rabies virus is usually transmitted through the bite. Once someone shows signs and symptoms of rabies, the condition is usually fatal approach. For this reason, a vaccine to stop the rabies virus given to those who have a risk of rabies.

symptom
Rabies does not cause signs or symptoms until the late stages of the disease, often only a few days before death. Signs and symptoms include:
• Fever
• Headache
• Easy to anger
• Restlessness
• Confusion
• Difficulty swallowing
• Excessive Saliva
• Fear of the water (hydrophobia) due to difficulty in swallowing
• Hallucinating
• Insomnia
• Paralysis partially
Causes & Risk Factors

cause

Rabies infection caused by rabies virus. The virus is transmitted through the saliva of an infected animal. Infected animals can transmit the virus by biting other animals or humans. The virus is also transmitted through saliva where it can hit an open wound or mucous membranes, such as the eyes or mouth.

Animals that can transmit rabies virus include:
• Cats
• Cattle
• Dogs
• Weasel
• Goats
• Rabbits
• Kelalawar
• Beavers
• Change
• Apes
• Raccoons


risk factors

Factors that can increase your rabid among others:
• travel to a place where rabies is common, such as Africa and Southeast Asia.
• Activities that make you come into contact with wild animals that may be infected with rabies.
• Working in a laboratory with the rabies virus
• Wounded in the head or neck that can make it easier rabies virus reaches the brain


prevention

You can reduce the risk of contact with animals that may have rabies by:
• vaccinate your pet.
• Keep your pet remains protected.
• Report if there are wild animals in your area to local authorities.
• Do not approach wild animals.
• Make sure your home is closed and there are no loopholes for wild animals can get into your home.
• Consider rabies vaccine when you travel.