Signs and Symptoms
What happens to the host mouth?
Excessive drooling
The best way to prevent your pet to get rabies?
Keeping them up to date with their rabies vaccine
What is the test used to detect rabies?
Direct fluorescent antibody (DFA) test
What is rabies?
A preventable disease that is most often transmitted through the bite of a rabid animal.
Can humans get rabies?
YES
What is the most common sign of rabies in a wild animal
Aggression
Who should you call if there is a rabid animal in your neighborhood?
Animal Control (to remove them)
What is the main body system that is affected by rabies?
Infects the central nervous system
Is rabies Acute or Chronic?
Acute
Can a human die if a rabid animal bites them?
Yes
When does the host start to show symptoms?
When the salivary glands are infected
Is a cat or dog most common to have rabies?
Cat
From what 2 location in the brain should the sample come from?
The brain stem and cerebellum
How long does the test take?
2 hours
Can direct fluorescent antibody (DFA) test be done on a living animal?
No, it has to be a dead animal
When the host start to show symptoms how long does it take for the host to die?
7 days
Is there a cure for rabies?
NO
When is the test ready
Within 24 to 72 hours
Do you own a pet?
If yes, what is their name
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