Rabies

Question 1

What type of virus causes rabies?

Answer 1

RNA Retrovirus

Question 2

Major US hosts of Rabies

Answer 2

Racoons
Bats
Skunks
Foxes
Coyotes

Question 3

How is Rabies transmitted

Answer 3

Saliva of infected animal entering through a bite wound, open wound or MM

Question 4

What are the 3 stages of Rabies?

Answer 4

1. Prodromal
2. Excitative (furious)
3. Paralytic

Question 5

What happens during the Prodromal stage of Rabies?

Answer 5

Changes in behavior; greatest risk of exposure for humans

Question 6

What happens during the Excitative (furious) stage of Rabies?

Answer 6

-Hyperreactivity
-Unprovoked attacks of people and inanimate objects
-Stupor “Dumb Rabies”

Question 7

What happens during the Paralytic stage of Rabies?

Answer 7

1. Ascending Paralysis
2. Respirtory Paralysis
3. Death

Question 8

Clinical Signs of Rabies

Answer 8

Behavioral Changes
Depression
Stupor
Hypersalivation
Difficulty Swallowing
Hindlimb Ataxia

Question 9

Diagnosis of Rabies

Answer 9

Vaccine History
Postmortem exam of brain tissue
Positive Fluorescent antibody test

Question 10

Treatment/Prevention

Answer 10

No Treatment: euthanasia reccomended

Prevention: Vaccination

If Exposed and Vaccinated, Revaccinate and observe for 90 days.

Question 11

What is Rabies?

Answer 11

A viral-induced neurologic disease of warm-blooded animals