Rabies
In the United States, cases of rabies are increasing, especially in the Southeast, Mid Atlantic, and Northeast. Rabies is from the virus family of rhabdovridae. Rabies, or hydrophobia, is a disease caused by a virus that affects the central nervous system. It is often fatal if not treated. The virus is transferred by the bite of an infected animal or by it lick over an open wound. Rabies is present in the animal's saliva and travels along the nerves to the brain. Any warm blooded animal is capable of being infected by rabies. It is only common among animals such as bats, raccoons, foxes, and skunks. Domestic animals such as cats, dogs, and livestock can also contract the virus. Rabies is very rare in smaller animals such as mice, squirrels, chipmunks, and rats. Rabies can also be passed along to humans, but seldom results in fatalities. Animals such as fish, birds, lizards, and insects cannot spread the
Rabies is a very fatal disease. People should take care with wild animals and be sure that their pets (or livestock) are vaccinated against the virus. Every pet owner has the responsibility of helping to prevent the spread of rabies. This responsibly includes cooperating with sponsored rabies controlled programs, understanding the basic signs of rabies, and knowing what to do if bitten by a pet, stray, or wild animal. The signs of rabies usually occur within two weeks to three months after the virus is transferred. But if the victim is bitten of the head or face, and is severe in nature, signs may be shown in as few as 10 days. Rabid animals behave oddly after infection. Wild animals may be come friendly, and some may attack without reason. There are two types of rabies in animals. Th first is "furious" rabies. The first sign of this will be that the infected animal will begin to act strangely-it wi
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