Rabies
Rabies is a zoonotic viral disease that causes acute and severe in humans and other mammals. It was historically referred to as hydrophobia because its victims panic when offered liquids to drink. Early symptoms can include fever and abnormal sensations at the site of exposure, which are followed by , vomiting, violent movements, uncontrolled excitement, fear of water, an inability to move parts of the body, confusion, and/or loss of consciousness. Once symptoms appear, the result is virtually always death. The time period between contracting the disease and the start of symptoms is usually one to three months but can vary from less than one week to more than one year. The time depends on the distance the virus must travel along nerves to reach the central nervous system.
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Symptoms — what it feels like
- ·Fever, extreme aversion to water, confusion, excessive secretion, hallucinations, disrupted sleep, , coma, hyperactivity, headache, , vomiting, anxiety
Causes — why it happens
- ·Lyssaviruses
Prevention
- ·Rabies vaccine, animal control, rabies
Treatment
- ·Supportive care
Outlook
- ·~100% fatal after onset of symptoms