Rabies Flashcards
What type of infxn is rabies?
Viral infection
Viral infection causes what
Myeloencephalitis
Can virus hide in nerves and reveals itself in the future?
Yes
Rabies is also known as
Hydrophobia
La Rage
Lyssa
Causative agent of Rabies
Rhabdovirus
Incubation period of rabies
2-8weeks
Mode of transmission of rabies
Droplet (saliva)
Types of Rabies
Canine (pets - dogs)
Sylvatic (non-pets - bats)
What stage is stage 1 for dogs and humans?
Dog: Dumb stage
Human: Prodromal/ invasive stage
What stage is stage 2 for dogs and humans?
Dog: Furious Stage
Human: Excitement Stage
What stage is stage 3 for dogs and humans?
Dog: Paralytic Stage
Human: Paralytic stage
3 stages of dogs
Stage 1: Dumb stage
Stage 2: Furious Stage
Stage 3: Paralytic stage
3 stages for humans
Stage 1: Prodromal/Invasive stage
Stage 2: Excitement Stage
Stage 3: Paralytic stage
First stage signs for dogs
“Dumb stage signs”
- Withdrawn
- Photophobia
- Hiding but apprehensive
First stage signs for humans
“Prodromal/Invasive stage”
- Fever
- tingling sensation, numbing, itchy on affected site
- photosensitive
- photophobia
Second stage signs for dogs
“Furious stage signs”
(sometimes skipped)
- Running aimlessly
- Bites even the owner
- howls
- hypersalivates
Second stage signs for humans
“Excitement Stage signs”
- Cranial Nerve Dysfunction
- Dysphagia
- Odynophagia
- Laryngospasm
- Aerophobia
- Seizure
- Maniacal
Third stage signs for dogs
“Paralytic stage signs”
- die d/t respiratory and cardiac arrest
Third stage signs for humans
“Paralytic stage signs”
- quiet
- respiratory and cardiac arrest
- Death in 3 minutes
Confirmatory test but not used when alive
Biopsy
10 day observation of dogs
Fluorescent rabies antibody
Responsibility of DOH
Management of dogbite victims
Vaccination of all dogs is a responsibility of
The Department of Agriculture
Pet ownership is a responsibility of
Local Government Unit and Department of Education
First aid after a bite
Wash wound
Wash wound with?
Detergent soap and water, guava can be used
How many minutes should washing the wound be?
10 minutes
If patient is positive of rabies, what will we monitor?
Monitor CP status
If patient is positive of rabies, what will we cover?
Cover IV and IV lines
If patient is positive of rabies, where should we place the client?
Away from the sink or comfort room
If patient is positive of rabies, and has seizure, what should you do?
Stay with patient
What do we provide the family?
Emotional support (assist the family in the death of a family member)
