Rabies Flashcards by Amber Stickel | Brainscape

Q

2 major clinical signs

A

Behavior change and vocalization

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Q

Diagnostic test of choice

A

Direct fluorescent antibody on the brain

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Q

Where does most human rabies come from

A

Bats

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Q

How long can the disease remain asymptomatic

A

1-2 months

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Q

What are the two forms and when do they occur

A

Furious
Dumb
Present at the terminal stages

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Q

What two locations in the brain should be tested

A

Brainstem

Cerebellum

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Q

Exposed unvaccinated pet

A

Euthanize

Vaccinate upon quarantine, Q for 4 months

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Exposed vaccinated pet

A

Vaccinate immediately

45 day observation

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Exposed unvaccinated human

A

Post-exposure prophylaxis with immunoglobulin

Rabies vaccine on days 0, 3, 7, 14

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Exposed vaccinated human (good titers)

A

Vaccinate at days 0 and 3

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Q

If a healthy animal bites a human

A

Report to health department
10 day Q
Do not vaccinate the animal
Euthanize if symptoms develop

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If stray/unwanted animal exposes a human

A

Euthanize

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