🔺Unforgettable facts about rabies in dogs
Below are some unforgettable facts about rabies in dogs:
1. **Deadly Virus**: Rabies is a viral disease caused by the rabies virus, and it is almost always fatal once clinical symptoms appear.
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2. **Zoonotic**: Rabies is a zoonotic disease, meaning it can be transmitted from infected animals, including dogs, to humans through saliva, typically via bites.
Learn More3. **Neurological Symptoms**: Infected dogs may exhibit behavioral changes, aggression, excessive salivation, difficulty swallowing, and paralysis, as the virus affects the nervous system.
4. **Preventable Through Vaccination**: Rabies is entirely preventable through vaccination. Routine rabies vaccination of dogs is a crucial public health measure.
5. **Global Concern**: Rabies is still a significant concern in many parts of the world, particularly in regions with limited access to vaccines and healthcare.
6. **Post-Exposure Prophylaxis**: If bitten by a potentially rabid dog, immediate post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) with rabies vaccine and immunoglobulin is necessary to prevent the virus from spreading.
7. **Quarantine Measures**: After a dog bite incident, authorities may require a potentially rabid dog to be quarantined or euthanized to prevent the spread of the virus.
8. **Long Incubation Period**: The incubation period for rabies in dogs can vary, but it may take weeks to months before symptoms appear after infection.
9. **Control Programs**: Many countries have implemented rabies control programs that involve mass dog vaccination campaigns to reduce the risk of transmission.
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10. **Legal Consequences**: In some regions, owners of unvaccinated dogs that bite humans may face legal consequences, including fines and quarantine measures for their pets.
Rabies remains a serious and preventable public health threat, underscoring the importance of responsible pet ownership, including regular vaccination of dogs.
🧩CREATED BY DR JOSEPH DEJI-FOLUTILE
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