Rabies

Rabies

• Zoontic viral disease
• Preventable by Vaccine
• Transmitted via Animal / Human Saliva, Scratches or Direct Contact with Mucosa
• Effects the Central Nervous System

Symptoms

• Incubation Period – 2 To 3 Months ( 1 Week to 1 Year)
• Initial Symptoms – Fever, Pain, Pricking or Tingling Sensation at wound site.

Types of Rabies

FURIOUS RABIES

• Hyperactivity, Hyperexcitability, Hallucinations, Hydrophobia, Aerophobia
• Death ( Cardiorespiratory Arrest)

PARALYTIC RABIES

• Paralysis of the Muscle Starts at the site of wound and then gradually progresses
• Coma and Death

Prevention of Rabies

• Eliminating Rabies in Domesticated Animals
• Immunisation of People

Pre  Exposure Prophylaxis

• Two Vaccines day 0 and day 7

Recommended for High Risk Occupation

• Individuals working with live rabies or rabies like virus people in direct contact with Bats or ither Mammals infected with rabies
• Travellers or People living in remote, highly rabies endemic areas

Post Exposure Prophylaxis

• Thoroughly clean the wound with Soap and water for atleast 5 Minutes
• Immunoglobulins or Monoclonal Antibodies
• Rabies Vaccination

Rabies Vaccination

Previously Immunised

• 0 & 3rd Day

Non Immunised

• 0, 3rd, 7th, & 14th Day

When Do You Need A Rabies Vaccine

• Touching an animal or animal licks ( no exposure)
• Nibbling or scratches no bleeding
• Multiple scratches or mucous membrane or broken skin contamination with animal saliva
• Clean with soap and water
• Wound washing and vaccination
• Wound washing, vaccination and rabies immunoglobulins or monoclonal antibodies