Treatments
When should you receive treatment after an animal bite that was suspected to have rabies
As soon as possible, immediately
What is one of the symptoms you get in the early stage (Prodromal phase)
Fever & headache, weakness/ discomfort
Itching, prickling, tingling in infected areas
Though animal bites, scratches/open wounds and rare exposures
Rabies has been reported in every US State but this state
Hawaii
What is the best way to prep a wound after an animal bite or scratch
Thoroughly washing the wound with soap and water
When does ascending paralysis happen
Late stage (Paralytic Rabies)
What animals are common carriers of rabies
Bats, wild racoons, skunks, foxes, coyotes, and stray dogs
Half of the people that die from rabies are under what age
15
What is the name of the rabies vaccine that you immediately get after a potiental exposure
HR16 or Human Rabies Immunoglobulin
What is Aerophobia
Fear of fresh air
How can scratches and open wounds spread rabies
Infectious saliva that comes into contact with the open wound or scratch
If bitten on the leg, what are the chances of getting rabies
21%
If you have been previously vaccinated with the rabies vaccine, how many more booster shots do you need
Two booster shots
What are the two kind of rabies that you can get
Paralytic and Furious rabies.
How can mucous membrane contact spread rabies
Infected saliva can touch the eyes, nose, or mouth
If bitten on the face, what are the chance of getting the disease
88%
If not vaccinated with the Rabies vaccine, how many days will it take to start and complete treatment
14 days in most cases, could need a 5th dose on day 28 after exposure
Name a one symptom from the early stage, paralytic rabies and furious rabies.
Early- fever, headache, weakness, discomfort, itching, pricking, tingling
Furious- extreme agitation, anxiety, hyperactivity, hallucination, confusion, hydrophobia, aerophobia, excessive saliva production, episodes of wild behaviors
Paralytic- muscle weakness starting near the bite, ascending paralysis, stiff neck, gradual transition into a coma
What are some rare ways a person can become infected with rabies?
Breathing aerosolized virus in a cave or receiving an infected organ transplant
Every ____ minutes a person dies from rabies
9 minutes