Module 5: Rabies

Question 1

• Zoonotic viral encephalomyelitis of mammals
• Caused by a Lyssavirus (family Rhabdoviridae)

Answer 1

Rabies

Question 2

(T/F) In the US, dogs are the source of the vast majority of human rabies deaths.

Answer 2

False, it is globally

Question 3

What is the rabies reservoir in Asia and Africa?

Answer 3

Dogs

Question 4

What is the rabies reservoir in South America?

Answer 4

Vampire Bats

Question 5

(T/F) Incidence in domestic animals has substantially decreased, most common in wildlife

Answer 5

True

Question 6

Between 4,000 and 5,000 specimens tested annually, by __________ Bureau of Public Health Laboratory

Answer 6

ODH’s

Question 7

Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) following a rabies exposure event for those who have never been vaccinated involves appropriate wound care and:

Answer 7

Administration of human rabies immunoglobulin (HRIG) and a series of 4 rabies vaccination

Question 8

• This is the period of time from the exposure to rabies virus until the animal finally becomes sick and/or acts differently and is capable of infecting other animals or people
• Period can be as short as two weeks or in very rare cases as long as one year
• During this period, the animal cannot transmit rabies and its behavior remains normal
• During this period, there may be time for the vaccine to prevent the animal from developing disease and prevent it from shedding or transmitting the virus

Answer 8

Incubation Period

Question 9

(T/F) Rabies in bats has been detected almost uniformly across the country

Answer 9

True

Question 10

Fill in the blanks:
In the US, ______________ are the predominant animal responsible for transferring rabies to human victims while in India and China, __________ are responsible for most human cases

Answer 10

Bats, Dogs

Question 11

Previously vaccinated persons get ______ doses

Answer 11

Two
- Days 0 and 3
- No RIG given