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Rabies, or what is known as “rabies,” is considered one of the oldest and most dangerous viral diseases known to humanity. Despite the amazing medical progress, this disease still represents a real horror. For a simple and shocking reason: once symptoms appear on the infected person, the death rate becomes almost 100%.
Here is a detailed look at the seriousness of this disease and how to prevent it:
1. The silent killer: How does the virus attack?
The virus is usually transmitted through the saliva of infected animals (not only dogs, but also cats, bats, and foxes) through biting or scratching.
Virus journey: The virus does not immediately transmit into the blood, but rather crawls slowly through the peripheral nervous system to the central nervous system.
Incubation period: This journey may take from weeks to months, and it is the only “golden window” for survival. During this period, the patient does not feel anything abnormal.
2. Why is rabies a terrifying disease?
The danger of rabies lies in its transformation from a “simple injury” to a “death sentence” in moments:
Destruction of the brain: Once the virus reaches the brain, it begins to multiply at an enormous speed, causing severe inflammation that leads to deterioration of vital functions.
Fierce symptoms: The infected person exhibits convulsions, severe agitation, and hallucinations, and the most famous symptom is “Hydrophobia,” where the patient suffers from painful spasms in the throat as soon as he tries to drink or even see water.
Absence of post-symptomatic treatment: To date, there is no effective treatment protocol to save the patient once the first clinical signs appear; Medicine is helpless at that time and is content with providing palliative care.
3. The golden rule: prevention is the only solution
Since the disease is 100% fatal after symptoms appear, it is also 100% preventable if one acts quickly.
What to do if you get bitten or scratched?
Wash the wound immediately: Wash the affected area with soap and water for no less than 15 minutes. This simple step kills a large portion of local viruses.
Go to the hospital immediately: Do not wait for symptoms to appear. The doctor will give you the “serum” and “vaccine” (Post-exposure prophylaxis).
The vaccine is not a single injection: the vaccine is a series of doses (often 4 or 5) given at specific times to ensure that immunity is built before the virus reaches the brain.
- Important note: Many people underestimate a cat scratch or a domestic dog bite. Always remember: Fear of the vaccine is much easier than facing a disease that has no cure.
- Domestic animals must be vaccinated against rabies periodically, as they are most vulnerable to transmitting the disease to humans due to their constant presence with them
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This article is for general guidance and does not replace consulting a specialist veterinarian.