Rabies: The Deadly Neglected Disease Still Claiming Lives – Biological Times

Rabies: The Deadly Neglected Disease Still Claiming Lives

Publication Date : 30-09-2024


Author(s) :

Assistant professor Dr. Shameeran Salman Ismael , Dr. Sherzad Ibrahim Mustafa, Assistant professor Dr. Bland Husamuldeen Abdullah .


Volume/Issue :
Volume 3
,
Issue 9
(09 - 2024)



Abstract :

Rabies is a viral zoonotic disease caused by the rabies virus, primarily transmitted through the saliva of infected animals, most commonly via bites. It poses a significant public health threat, particularly in regions where dog-mediated transmission is prevalent. The disease manifests in two forms: furious and paralytic rabies, both leading to severe neurological symptoms and almost certain death once clinical signs appear. Despite being preventable through effective vaccination strategies, rabies remains neglected, contributing to tens of thousands of deaths annually, especially in developing countries. Key prevention strategies include mass vaccination of dogs and public education on avoiding contact with potentially rabid animals. Enhanced community awareness and collaboration between the human and veterinary health sectors are essential to combating this preventable yet fatal disease. Continued efforts in surveillance, vaccination, and education are crucial to reducing rabies incidence globally. This article aimed to know how the fetal is Rabies


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