Rabies Flashcards
1
Q
Incubation Period
A
2-8 Weeks before symptoms appear
2
Q
Symptoms
A
Early symptoms: restlessness, apprehension, and/or aggression
Later signs: hypersensitivity to touch, light, and sound, and unusual diet
Paralysis of the throat and jaw muscles may follow, resulting in foaming at the mouth
3
Q
Carriers
A
Bats, Raccoons, Skunks and Foxes.
Raccoons can be carriers but cannot have rabies, due to its low body temperature
4
Q
Where in the body does it affect?
A
Spinal Cord and Brain
5
Q
Kind of disease
A
Viral disease
6
Q
Rabies is also known as…
A
Hydrophobia
7
Q
Treatment?
A
No treatment or cure after symptoms appear
8
Q
Prevention
A
Vaccinations
Booster shot after first year, then one shot every three years
