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by not getting bit by an animal with rabies
Rabies is a virus that is transmitted through the saliva or blood of an infected animal. rabies is only carried by mammals. Dogs, cats, foxes, racoons, hoofed animals, humans, and bats can infect other animals through a bite. However, only bats can carry rabies without being killed by the virus. if a human or an animal is bitten by a rabid animal the virus works its way from the bite along the nerves to the brain. this can take as long as six months. once the virus is in the brain the symptoms of rabies begin. The infected animal exhibits either the "dumb" form or the "rage" form of infection. it takes about ten days for a rabid animal or human to die once the virus is in the brain. during that ten days, and only that ten days, the virus can be spread through the saliva or blood of the infected animal or human.
There are very effective vaccines against the rabies virus. domesticated animals are routinely injected with a killed virus vaccination in the modern world. there are also effective rabies baits that can be spread through the wild areas. once these baits are eaten by the wildlife they are protected against rabies. humans that are at risk of exposure such as veterinarians and wildlife workers are given preventative vaccines also. if a human is exposed to a rabid animal they are treated by being given the vaccine 5 or 6 times over a span of several months. this is usually effective. very few humans die of rabies in the modern world but it remains a serious threat in third world countries.
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Who prevented rabies?
Louis Pasteur
What scientist prevented rabies in Joseph Meister?
jhon marrison
How is Rabies Cured?
Rabies cannot be cured. It may only be prevented via vaccinations. If a human is bitten by a suspected rabies animal, the vaccination must be administered within 2 hours of the bite so as to produce inhibitory antibodies against the rabies virus. But once a person is infected with rabies, they will be dead within 2 weeks. Rabies has a 100% death rate in non-vaccinated individuals unfortunately...
Where is rabies not found?
Currently there are only three places rabies is not found: the Antarctic, the United Kingdom and Australia. The Antarctic is free of rabies because there are no competent mammalian hosts for the disease. The UK and Australia are free of rabies because they are island nations that have aggressively prevented any animal that could be infected with rabies from getting into the country. This is an on-going and expensive preventive measure, but it is much cheaper than dealing with rabies in the wildlife population.
How do you know if your dog have raibes?
...Do you mean; How do you know if your dog has rabies? If so, you would have to bring it to a vet to get it tested in order to know for sure, but foaming at the mouth is a big indicator that they may have rabies. Also a significant mood change, if they get angry and aren't usually angry, then they could have rabies. Be careful!! People can get rabies from animals!! Happens a lot, but can be prevented! Bring your dog to a vet and get it tested so you aren't hurt. ((Rabies is very deadly if not taken care of!)
What is a cure for raibies?
There is no cure for rabies once clinical symptoms appear; the disease is almost always fatal at that stage. However, rabies can be effectively prevented if post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is administered promptly after exposure to the virus, typically through a series of rabies vaccinations and sometimes rabies immune globulin. This treatment must be initiated before symptoms develop to be effective. Vaccination of pets and wildlife control are crucial preventive measures against rabies.
What are the most common diseases in dogs and how can they be prevented?
Rabies is a serious viral disease that can be fatal. It affects the brain and spinal cord of dogs. The best way to prevent rabies is through regular vaccination. Keeping your dog's vaccinations up-to-date is crucial for protection against this disease.
What is the agent for rabies?
Rabies virus is the causative agent for rabies.
Can rabies be caused by dog bite if the dog is not injected by anti-rabies?
Rabies can only occur if your dog is not vaccinated against rabies and if the dog that bit your dog has rabies. If it does not have rabies then your dog will not have rabies. But if you're still in doubt, see your Veterinarian.
Is rabies bacterial or viral?
Rabies is viral.
What is the singular form of rabies?
The word 'rabies' is an uncountable noun, similar to measles, diabetes, arthritis, etc. The noun 'rabies' is expressed as a case of rabies or cases of rabies.
How do you stop a rabies bite?
Rabies is caused by a virus, passed from one infected animal to another through saliva during a bite. In the U.S., Rabies infection is easily prevented in domestic animals by ensuring they are vaccinated and receive the necessary periodic boosters. (No vaccine works 100% of the time, but Rabies prevention has been highly successful). There's no known cure for Rabies. Unvaccinated pets who are bitten by a known carrier are often euthanized; sometimes they are quarantined for up to 6 months and vaccinated before release. In humans, post-bite vaccination has often been successful at preventing the disease, but only if symptoms have not yet appeared.
