{"id":1468,"date":"2020-04-26T13:16:47","date_gmt":"2020-04-26T13:16:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.blog.kayawell.com\/?p=1468"},"modified":"2020-04-28T07:04:13","modified_gmt":"2020-04-28T07:04:13","slug":"rabies-symptoms-causes-risk-factors-and-preventions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/rabies-symptoms-causes-risk-factors-and-preventions","title":{"rendered":"Rabies- symptoms, causes, risk factors and preventions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rabies is a\ndeadly virus transmitted from the saliva of infected animals to humans. The\nrabies virus is usually transmitted by a bite. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the\nUnited States, species most likely to spread rabies include bats, coyotes,\nfoxes, raccoons, and skunks. Stray dogs are the most likely to transmit rabies\nto people in developing countries of Africa and South-East Asia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When a\nperson begins to show signs and symptoms of rabies, the disease almost always\ncauses death. This is why someone at risk of rabies would seek rabies\nvaccinations for safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Symptoms of Rabies<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>The first\nrabies signs can be very like flu, which can last for days. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Later signs\nand symptoms can include:x<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Fever<\/li><li>Headache<\/li><li>Nausea<\/li><li>Vomiting<\/li><li>Agitation<\/li><li>Anxiety<\/li><li>Confusion<\/li><li>Hyperactivity<\/li><li>Swallowing difficulty <\/li><li>Excessive salivation<\/li><li>Pain caused by attempts to drink fluids due\nto water swallowing difficulties<\/li><li>Hallucinations<\/li><li>Insomnia<\/li><li>Partial paralysis<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When to see a doctor<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are\nbitten by any animal or exposed to an animal suspected of having rabies, seek\nurgent medical attention. Based on your injuries and the condition in which the\nexposure happened, you and your doctor can determine whether you should seek\nrabies preventive care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if\nyou&#8217;re not sure whether you were bitten, seek medical attention. For example, a\nbat that flies into your room when you&#8217;re sleeping can bite you without waking\nyou. If you wake up to find a bat in your room, assume you were bitten. Also,\nif you see a bat near a person who can&#8217;t disclose a bite, such as a small child\nor a disabled person, presume that person was bitten.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Causes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The rabies\nvirus is responsible for the rabies infection. The virus is spread by\ncontaminated animal saliva. Infected animals may likely spread the virus by\nbiting another animal or human. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rabies may\nbe spread in rare cases when contaminated saliva reaches an open wound or\nmucous membranes, such as the mouth or eyes. It could happen if an infected\nanimal licked up an open cut on your face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Animals that can spread the rabies virus<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The rabies\nvirus can be transmitted by any mammal (an animal that sucks its young ones).\nAnimals which are most likely to spread the rabies virus to humans include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pets and farm animals<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Cats<\/li><li>Cows<\/li><li>Dogs<\/li><li>Ferrets<\/li><li>Goats<\/li><li>Horses<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Wild animals<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Bats<\/li><li>Beavers<\/li><li>Coyotes<\/li><li>Foxes<\/li><li>Monkeys<\/li><li>Raccoons<\/li><li>Skunks<\/li><li>Woodchucks<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The virus\nwas spread from an infected organ to recipients of tissue and organ\ntransplants, in rare cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Risk factors<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Factors\nwhich could increase the risk of rabies include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Traveling or living in developing countries\nwith a higher prevalence of rabies, including countries in Africa and Southeast\nAsia<\/li><li>Activities which could bring you in contact\nwith wild animals that may have rabies, like exploring caves where bats live or\ncamping without taking precautions to keep animal far from your campsite<\/li><li>Working in the rabies virus laboratory <\/li><li>Head and neck wounds that can help the rabies\nvirus spread faster to the brain <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Prevention&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To minimize\nthe risk of coming into contact with rabid animals:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vaccinate the pets<\/strong>: Cats, dogs\nand ferrets may be vaccinated against rabies. Ask your veterinarian how much\nvaccines should be made on your pets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Keep the pets confined:<\/strong> Hold your\npets indoors and track them outdoors. It will help protect your pets from\ntouching wild animals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Protect small pets from predators:<\/strong> Keep\nindoors or in enclosed cages rabbits and other small pets, such as guinea pigs,\nso they are free from wild animals. These tiny animals cannot be vaccinated\nagainst rabies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Report to local authorities for the stray\nanimals:<\/strong> To report stray dogs and cats, contact the local animal-control\nofficers or other local law enforcement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don&#8217;t let wild animals near:<\/strong> Wild\nanimals with rabies can appear unafraid of humans. It is not natural for a wild\nanimal to be polite to humans, so stay away from any animal that appears to be\nfearless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Keep bats out of your home:<\/strong>&nbsp; Seal any holes or gaps where bats can get\ninto your home. If you know you&#8217;ve bats in your home, consult with a local\nspecialist to find ways to keep the bats out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Consider the rabies vaccine if you&#8217;re travelling<\/strong>: If you are\nheading to a country where rabies is popular and you are going to be there for\nan extended period, ask your doctor if you should get the rabies vaccine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This\ninvolves travelling to remote areas where it is difficult to access medical\ntreatment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview Rabies is a deadly virus transmitted from the saliva of infected animals to humans. The rabies virus is usually transmitted by a bite. In the United States, species most likely to spread rabies include bats, coyotes, foxes, raccoons, and skunks. 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