Rabies

Question 1

Characteristics for Rabies

Answer 1

• Slow
• Progressive zoonotic
• Fatal encephalitis

Question 2

Cause of Rabies

Answer 2

: Rabies virus

Question 3

Portal of entry for Rabies

Answer 3

Bite or scratch from an infected animal

Question 4

Incubation period for Rabies

Answer 4

Generally 1-2 months

Question 5

Susceptibility for Rabies

Answer 5

Wild animals, animal handlers

Question 6

Treatment for Rabies

Answer 6

Human rabies immune globulin, rabies vaccine

Question 7

Prevention for Rabies

Answer 7

Vaccination of dogs and cats

Question 8

Sings and Symptoms of Rabies

Answer 8

• Fever
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Headache
• Fatigue

Question 9

Transmission of Rabies

Answer 9

Reservoir:

• California: rats, skunks, bobcats
• East- raccoons
• Texas- coyotes

Question 10

Epidemiology for Rabies

Answer 10

Most common wild animal reservoir host has changed from foxes to skunks to raccoons.

Question 11

Diagnosis for Rabies

Answer 11

• Reverse transcription PCR (w/saliva)
• Antibodies in virus serum or spinal fluid
• Skin biopsies

Question 12

Prevention and Treatment from Rabies

Answer 12

• Avoid bite from animals

- Combo of active/passive exposure immunization