rabies

RABIES

Rabies is a zoonotic disease dating back to ancient times. The origin of the word rabies could either be from the Sanskrit word, rabhas, which means ‘‘to do violence,’’ or from the Latin rabere, meaning ‘‘to rage or rave.’’ (Kumar, 2009). In the beginning people thought applying the hair of a rabid dog, or applying a glowing hot metal rod to the wound would cure the disease this caused other infections. In some countries people would kill themselves or others if bit by a rabid dog, this was band in some countries. (Kumar, 2009). Medicine stones were used in North America to try and draw out the infection. In 1885 an outbreak of rabies occurred in Newark, NJ involving six children and several dogs.

Rabies is spread from animal to humans through contact with infected saliva of both willed and domestic animal. Roughly 98% of people in developing that are infected with rabies die, because the vaccine is hard to come by in these countries. The majority of these cases are children (Williamson, 2010). Dogs are the main domestic animal that carries of rabies but, cats can also transmit this disease. Wild animals that carry the infection include bats, raccoons, and skunks.

Being careful when around or handling animals is the best prevention when it comes to rabies. Stay away from wild animals and never try to breakup fighting animals will help to prevent the disease, as well as having stray animals removed by animal control can keep you safe. Vaccinating your pets is the best preventive for rabies. ("Animal bites and," 2013).

If you find yourself bitten by an animal you must wash the wound immediately with soap and water. Seek medical attention if there is any chance the animal maybe rabid and get started on the shots to prevent the...

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(Kumar, 2009)

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(Williamson, 2010)

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