Routes of rabies infection

Rabies is caused by rabies virus. Dogs, cats and carnivores are easily infected and can be transmitted to humans. Sick dogs mainly show mania and confusion, attack people and animals, and finally become paralyzed and die, so they are also called rabies. There is currently no effective treatment for rabies, and the mortality rate is 100%.
1. Rabies virus mainly exists in the brain tissue and spinal cord of sick dogs. There are also large amounts of viruses in the salivary glands and saliva of sick dogs, and they are excreted out of the body with the saliva.
2. From 10 to 15 days before the clinical symptoms of sick dogs appear, to 6 to 7 months after the symptoms disappear, viruses can be contained in the saliva. Therefore, when people or animals are bitten by sick animals, they will Can be infected.
3. Some apparently healthy dogs and cats can also contain viruses in their saliva. When they lick people or other animals, or live with people, they can also infect people.
4. Many wild animals, such as wolves, foxes, deer, bats, etc., can not only become sick and die after being infected with this disease, but can also spread the disease. For example, some species of bats (African vampire bats) often attack humans and animals after being infected with rabies virus, causing them to become infected.
5. Air contaminated by respiratory secretions and urine can also cause respiratory infections in humans and animals. Wild animals can become infected through their digestive tract by eating diseased carcasses.

Diagnostic Key Points of Rabies

The disease usually occurs in sporadic form, that is, there are many single cases. Most of them have a history of being bitten by rabies animals. Generally, the disease is more common in spring and summer. Related to canine sexual activity. The clinical characteristics of rabies are as follows:
1. At the beginning of the disease, the main manifestations are depression and abnormal behavior. For example, they do not listen to calls, like to hide in dark places, have strange habits, and like to eat gravel, wood, soil and other objects. Sick dogs often Lick the bite area with your tongue.
2. Later, it develops into violent and restless behavior, attacking people and animals, and often running around aimlessly. Appearance: The sick dog gradually loses weight, the mandible droops, and the tail droops and is sandwiched between the two hind limbs. Hoarse voice, increased salivation, and difficulty swallowing.
3. In the later stage, the sick dog will develop symptoms of paralysis, difficulty walking, and eventually systemic failure.

Preventive measures against rabies

1. There is currently no effective treatment for rabies, and the mortality rate is 100%.
2. When a sick dog is found, it should be sent to a veterinary station or health center for treatment immediately. After being bitten or scratched by a sick dog or cat, you should go to the hospital promptly.
3. Vaccinations should be carried out regularly. There are currently two types of rabies vaccines produced in my country, namely rabies vaccine and rabies attenuated cell freeze-dried vaccine. Rabies is a common infectious disease declared by the Chinese government to humans and animals, and vaccination and prevention of this disease should be taken seriously.