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Pet Talk: Rabies vaccination critical
Recently, a rabid woodchuck in Waterford scratched someone.
Nov 29, 2008
Rabies Guide
- Summary
- Definition
- Symptoms
- Causes
- Treatment
- When to Contact a Medical Professional
- Possible Complications
- Outlook (Prognosis)
- Prevention
- Exams and Tests
- References
Definition
Rabies is an often fatal viral infection primarily spread by infected animals.
Symptoms
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Encyclopedia: Rabies
Rabies is a viral zoonotic neuroinvasive disease that causes acute encephalitis in mammals. In non-vaccinated humans, rabies is almost invariably fatal after neurological symptoms have developed, but prompt post-exposure vaccination may prevent the virus from progressing. There are only six known cases of a person surviving symptomatic rabies, and only one known case of survival in which the patient received no rabies-specific treatment either before or after illness onset. The...
News
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Rabies Barrier To Save World's Rarest Wolf
Conservationists are battling to save the world's rarest wolf from a rabies outbreak by creating a 'barrier' of vaccinated wolf packs.
Nov 29, 2008
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Flaming Rabies or Fury/Rabies Wolf?
I dont know which one is better for pvp Flaming Rabies Fury/Rabies Wolf? I dont know which one is better for pvp Flaming Rabies Fury/Rabies Wolf?
Mar 04, 2008
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DESPARTELY SEEKING RABIES CLINIC IN METRO DETROIT, MI
Does anyone know of any upcoming rabies clinics in metro detroit? - Wyandotte Animal Shelter - 1170 Grove Street. One-year rabies, distemper, and bordatella...
Aug 21, 2006
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I'm worried about Rabies
I think it has been more than a year since I had my last Rabies shot.I'm increasingly worried that unless I get another shot soon, I may get rabies and that would be bad.Should I be worried?
Sep 15, 2008
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Rabies Shots
Could somebody explain when it's required to get a rabies shot? A little background: my girlfriend lives in China, and la...
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Question and Answer
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How long does a rabies vac. last on a dog?
How long does a rabies vac. last on a dog?
The rabies needs 3 series (one year apart) for it to have a complete protective effect. After that, then (federally legally speaking) is good for 3 years. Research has shown...
Asked by Baby-T - 20 months ago
How long can rabies live in a dead animal?
Lets say for example a bat had rabies and it died, how long would it...
Lets say for example a bat had rabies and it died, how long would it...
How long will the rabies virus remain alive in the body of a dead animal? The length of time that rabies remains alive in a dead animal depends primarily on the...
Asked by afroJesus - 6 months ago
FAQs
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What is rabies?
Rabies is an infectious disease that is caused by a virus. Infection with the rabies virus leads to acute viral encephalomyelitis (inflammation of the brain and spinal cord) and ultimately, ...
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Is rabies fatal?
Yes, rabies has the highest case fatality rate of any infectious disease known to man. Both Pre-exposure (PreP) and post- exposure prophylaxis(PEP)are, if appropriately administered, almost always effective in preventing ...
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What are the symptoms of Rabies?
In animals : Please visit the link for an in depth list of symptoms and stages. Rabies symptoms in animals In people : Please visit the link for an in ...
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Is rabies inheritable?
Genetic traits are inheritable, and this is a disease. But I think AIDS can be passed from mother to child (am I wrong?), so maybe other diseases can, too....
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Does cotton contain rabies?
No....
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