Rabies

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Viral disease
Viral disease Rabies

Overview

Etiology

Viral disease

Host Species

Bat, Camel, Cats, Cattle, Dogs, Horse, Human, Sheep

Clinical Signs

Behavioral change

Required

Aggressiveness

Required

Hypersensitivity

Required

Dysphagia

Required

Hypersalivation

Required

Ascending paralysis

Required

Voice alteration

Bruxism

Pica

Sexual excitement

Posterior paralysis

Self mutilation

Diagnosis

Fluorescent antibody test

Detection of Negri bodies

Intracerebral inoculation in suckling mice

Virus isolation in neuroblastoma cell culture

Impression smear examination

Histopathological examination

Prevention & Control

Immediate wound washing with soap and water

Application of antiseptics

Destruction of rabid animals

Vaccination

Stray dog control

Use of protective gloves

Quarantine and observation for 10 days

Preexposure vaccination

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