Rabies Flashcards
1
Q
What is Rabies?
A
Rabies is a deadly disease caused by a virus that attacks the nervous system.
2
Q
How does Rabies Work?
A
Virus enters animals tissue from saliva
Attaches to local Muscle cells
Penetrates local nerves and ascends toward brain
Once in the nervous system the immune system can no longer reach the virus
3
Q
What two ways is rabies clinically present?
A
- classic or furious- 80%
2. paralytic- 20%
4
Q
Three Stages of Rabies
A
Stage one Prodormal Stage
Stage two Excitative Stage
Stage three Paralytic or Dumb Stage
5
Q
What animals get rabies?
A
Only Mammals
