Question
How is rabies caused? Write its symptoms and control measures.

Answer

Rabies is a zoonotic disease caused by the infection of Rabies Lyssavirus. The virus is transmitted in the saliva of rabid animals (which are infected by rabies), and upon getting bitten or scratched by the animal, the virus-laden saliva enters the human body and gradually ascends to the human brain where its starts to replicate.
Symptoms :
(1) Rabies causes Swelling of brain cells and spinal cord.
(2) Develop fear from water.
(3) Rabies causes Insomnia, anxiety, nausea, hallucination.
Control measures:
→ Get rabies vaccination to prevent the infection.
→ Vaccinating your pet against the disease.
→ Maintain distance with the wild animals.
→ Wash wounds with soap and water and maintain good hygiene.
→ Keep your pets away from the other stray dogs.
→ Prevent bats wandering around you campuses and living places.

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