Rabies

Clinical signs

Host species

Viral disease Zoonotic

Clinical Signs

Digestive

Hypersalivation Required Dysphagia Pathognomonic

Neurologic

Aggression Pathognomonic Posterior paralysis Specific Hypersensitivity Pathognomonic Behavioral change Pathognomonic Ascending paralysis Pathognomonic Sexual excitement

Musculoskeletal

Bruxism

Respiratory

Voice alteration

General Systemic Signs

Pica

Integumentary

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

Related Products

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Classification

Etiology Viral disease

Zoonotic Yes

Transmissibility Moderate

Occurrence Patterns

Endemic

Host Species

Cattle Incidental host Susceptibility: Moderate

Sheep Incidental host Susceptibility: Moderate

Camel Incidental host Susceptibility: Moderate

Human Incidental host Susceptibility: High

Dogs Primary host Vector Susceptibility: High

Cats Incidental host Susceptibility: Moderate

Horse Incidental host Susceptibility: Moderate

Bat Reservoir Susceptibility: High

Associated Microorganisms

No information available.