what is rabies and how is it transmitted

It is transmitted by a viral named as Lyssavirus
(Rhabdoviridae family). It is found in mammals like dogs, cats, squirrels, raccoons etc. and caused by infectious bite of these animals. It exhibits many symptoms like fear of light and water and many others neurological problems. In the united states, between 1 and 3 suffered by rabies every year. India stays on top of the list, 36% of world’s total death due to rabies happens in India.
Symptoms of rabies

Symptoms of rabies usually take 4 to 12 weeks to develop. This period is known as incubation period. In some cases, it takes 6 years which is very rare.

In this time, symptoms are like;
• Fewer
• Muscle weakness
• Tingling

As the time passes, Virus starts to attack central nervous system which causes 2 types of disorder like furious rabies and paralytic rabies.

1. Furious rabies
It develops symptoms of hyperactive, excitable, agitation, hallucinations, excessive saliva etc.

2. Paralytic rabies
It takes longer time to develop but is very dangerous. In this case, starting is from paralyzed and then eventually coma. 30% of rabies is paralytic.

Prevention
1. Rabies vaccination should be provided to pets like dogs, cats, rabbits etc.
2. We should be more careful of wild animals as they are more prone to rabies.
3. Keep bats out of home.
4. As soon as you get bit by any animal juist search for urgent care near me and get treatment. 

Treatment

Treatment of rabies is very critical and complex. In case of animal biting or scratching, body parts should be washed properly. Providone-Iodine (Betadine) or alcohol is then recommended to reduce the virus further. On the spreading of viral particles, it is very tough to stop them. So, it is important to take necessary steps as soon as possible. Doses of human rabies immunoglobulin (HRIG) and rabies vaccine should be taken in 1:4 ratios over a 14 day period. Post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is 100% effective. There is just only one case where a patient was survived without any vaccine, her name is Jeanna Giese of Wisconsin state of USA.

You can find any clinic by searching ‘urgent care near me’. You will get lots of options near your location. There are lots of renowned care centers around us, just need to find them. It differs from children to adult.

For children, we use ‘pediatric’ term. For example; if you are of Warren city, USA and searching pediatric care center then you will search as ‘pediatrics urgent care clinic warren’.

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Susan george I am marketing manager working with Astrahealth clinic. Joined: May 18th, 2018