Rabies Quiz Flashcards
Define encephalomyelitis.
inflammation of the brain and spinal cord
Rabies virus belongs to the _ family of viruses.
Rhabdovirus
Name the three stages of rabies in order.
- prodromal
- furious
- paralytics
Paralysis of the _ muscle causes a permanent dropping of the lower jaw.
masseter
State the incubation period for rabies in the dog and cat.
- dog: 2 weeks- 6 months
- cat: 2 weeks - 6 weeks
Name the five major wildlife reservoir species for rabies in the U.S.
- bat
- skunk
- fox
- raccoon
- coyotes
Which of these is responsible for most cases of human rabies in the U.S.?
bats
Which wildlife species represents the majority of rabies cases in the U.S.?
raccoons
When a healthy vaccinated dog, cat or ferret bites a human, how long must the animal be kept in a cage confinement in order to observe clinical signs?
10 days
If the animal is apparently healthy at the time that the bite occurred, then why is it necessary to keep them under observation?
they could be shedding the virus in their saliva for up to 5 days
What is done with a stray unwanted dog or cat that bites a human?
euthanized
What is done with a vaccinated dog that has been exposed to rabies?
given booster and kept under quarantine for 45 days
How long is the quarantine period for an unvaccinated pet dog that has been exposed to a rabid animal?
6 months
For dogs and cats the earliest age to receive the first vaccine is __ __.
3 months
Following this when is the first booster given?
one year
