Rabies

Question 1

Caused by…

Answer 1

Rhabdovirus. Single stranded RNA virus.

Question 2

Who does rabies affect?

Answer 2

All warm blooded animals.

Question 3

Rabies in Wisconsin wildlife is found in?

Answer 3

Bats, raccoons, and skunks.

Question 4

Can be transmitted a few days before signs appear. How long in dogs and cats?

Answer 4

Dogs= 5-7 days prior
Cats= 3 days prior

Question 5

Disease path of rabies?

Answer 5

Fatal within 10 days after signs start.
Once virus enters brain the signs start to appear.
In dogs most cases of rabies occurs 20-80 days after viral exposure.

Question 6

Clinical signs in dogs?

Answer 6

Behavioral change. Paralysis. Eating dirt/sticks… Dysphagia (can’t drink/swallow). Profuse salivation. Aggressiveness.

Question 7

Clinical signs in cats?

Answer 7

Behavioral problems. Excitatory phase. May attack suddenly. Progressive paralysis.

Question 8

Clinical signs in equine?

Answer 8

Ataxia(clumsy). Biting at you. Distress and agitation. Roll around. Increase vocalization.

Question 9

Clinical signs in cattle?

Answer 9

Hind limb ataxia and weakness. Butt objects, attack, and pursue animals/humans. Lactation will stop. Yawning and tail paralysis. Facial expressions will change.