Rabies, Causes, SIgn and Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment.

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Published 2021-02-18
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0:00 Introduction
0:20 Causes of Rabies
1:37 Symptoms of Rabies
4:21 Diagnosis of Rabies
4:47 Treatment of Rabies


Rabies is a viral disease that causes inflammation of the brain in humans and other mammals.[1] Early symptoms can include fever and tingling at the site of exposure.[1] These symptoms are followed by one or more of the following symptoms: violent movements, uncontrolled excitement, fear of water, an inability to move parts of the body, confusion, and loss of consciousness.[1] Once symptoms appear, the result is nearly always death.[1] 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.[1] The time depends on the distance the virus must travel along peripheral nerves to reach the central nervous system.[5]

Rabies is caused by lyssaviruses, including the rabies virus and Australian bat lyssavirus.[3] It is spread when an infected animal bites or scratches a human or other animal.[1] Saliva from an infected animal can also transmit rabies if the saliva comes into contact with the eyes, mouth, or nose.[1] Globally, dogs are the most common animal involved.[1] In countries where dogs commonly have the disease, more than 99% of rabies cases are the direct result of dog bites.[6] In the Americas, bat bites are the most common source of rabies infections in humans, and less than 5% of cases are from dogs.[1][6] Rodents are very rarely infected with rabies.[6] The disease can be diagnosed only after the start of symptoms.[1]
All Comments (21)
  • @mikeveis6393
    In California, if you're bitten by an animal, and the animal can't be found, the anti-rabies treatment is required by law.
  • @jimmykimmy5763
    Whenever I was 7-8 years old, I had a cat Named Carl and I loved him I really did and I still do, well one day he came home after being gone about 3-4 days which isn't unusual for an outside cat. Well he came back with Rabies but no one knew, he started acting weird and foaming at the mouth and then all the sudden he started attacking me, he jumped on my face ripped up the tissue and left me 3-4 inch scars down my eyes and cheeks that had to be stiched. I was in the hospital for 2 months getting treatment like shots and pills up my bum, it was not a fun time but I'm glad I can tell everyone the story. I do miss that cat though even though he left scars on me.
  • @cleverallan
    The scary part of Rabies is this: ONCE THE SYMPTOMS MANIFEST, YOU'RE DEAD (OR AT LEAST WAITING TO DIE)
  • @fatcat5817
    Can't wait for air R. Thanks cdc! Feb 2020 acip meeting unfinish business.
  • @philliplewis5753
    I just watched Cujo. I was wanted to learn more about rabies which is why I'm watching this video.
  • @saekisadako2118
    can you make a video about paralytic or atypical rabies please? also how long does incubation period last if it goes through your mouth or nose?
  • @jm7859
    I'm surprised that many still doesn't know what to do after an animal bite. Whether the animal is rabid or not(you can't be so sure). Do not wait to feel something. Just clean the wound with soap and running water and get vaccinated ASAP. That's it. Update: July 9, 2023. I was walking when a stray dog sneaked behind me and bit my calf without making any noise. It ran away immediately and never to be seen again. On August 8 I took my 4th dose of vaccine. 🤞
  • @mrgreen3942
    when i was a kid i got bitten by dogs twice, after the first bite my parents would take me to get the rabies shots right away its always safer to get the shots as soon as possible, if you get bitten always get the rabies shots no questions asked.
  • @MistyEry
    That corgi is sure getting around.... and that grip is impressive.
  • @jakeythecrow9969
    This feels like the closest disease we have to being called a zombie
  • @animebrat76
    I bet it’s one of the hardest viruses to diagnose if not seen right after being bitten. If anything a doctor would automatically brush you off as having a flu or something minor and common like that.
  • @reganh5223
    FOR THOSE OF YOU WITH ANXIETY: I think it’s important to note that the only reason rabies isn’t said to be the most deadly disease in the world, is because it’s not an easy virus to catch (especially if you live in North America, Europe, and or Oceania/Australia.) Precautions can be taken to ensure you don’t catch the disease, unlike some viruses like Covid or cancer (though I’m 90% sure cancer isn’t a virus). In the United States and Canada (where I live) it’s extremely rare to for a human to get rabies. In the US, there is usually 1-2 people annually who get it, and in Canada, 0 a year, with the occasional slip-up. Even if you were bitten by an animal, the chances of getting rabies are mind-blowingly low (unless you live in Africa or Asia). Bats are the most common carriers of rabies in North America. That being said, if you get bit by a stray animal or an animal you don’t know (such as another owner’s dog) it’s best to go to a clinic just to be sure, the next day at the earliest. Getting rabies is rare, though. Also, it’s worth noting that even if an infected animal bites you, it can’t transmit the disease until it starts showing symptoms, because the virus hasn’t reached the saliva glands yet. Rabies can only be transmitted by wild animals, and thank God it can’t spread from human to human, or else we’d have a problem.
  • @phonetint2832
    Thank u 💖💖☺️☺️😊☺️☺️ so much 💞💞💞❤️❤️
  • @tonjie696
    Since I am still very paranoid, is it possible to get rabies when you, washed the wound with soap and water for 5 - 10 minutes, the dog doesnt have rabies, the bite didnt have any bleeding the skin was the only thing affected, and you got the rabies vaccine?