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What is one potential route of rabies transmission aside from conventional methods?
What is one potential route of rabies transmission aside from conventional methods?
In which epidemiological cycle does the urban rabies cycle primarily exist?
In which epidemiological cycle does the urban rabies cycle primarily exist?
Which animal is primarily responsible for maintaining the urban rabies cycle?
Which animal is primarily responsible for maintaining the urban rabies cycle?
What factors influence the outcome of exposure to rabies?
What factors influence the outcome of exposure to rabies?
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Which of the following statements is false concerning rabies transmission?
Which of the following statements is false concerning rabies transmission?
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What type of rabies cycle is dominant in Europe and North America?
What type of rabies cycle is dominant in Europe and North America?
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What percentage of exposed animals that does not become ill is known?
What percentage of exposed animals that does not become ill is known?
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How many inoculated dogs survived in the experimental study mentioned?
How many inoculated dogs survived in the experimental study mentioned?
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What is the primary animal involved in rabies transmission in sylvatic cycles?
What is the primary animal involved in rabies transmission in sylvatic cycles?
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What method is primarily used for the identification of variant strains of rabies?
What method is primarily used for the identification of variant strains of rabies?
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How may rabies have been transmitted during a specific epizootic event among kudu?
How may rabies have been transmitted during a specific epizootic event among kudu?
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What was the outcome for the 4 surviving inoculated dogs in the study?
What was the outcome for the 4 surviving inoculated dogs in the study?
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What is the general prognosis for symptomatic rabies?
What is the general prognosis for symptomatic rabies?
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What is NOT a method of rabies transmission confirmed in the content?
What is NOT a method of rabies transmission confirmed in the content?
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What should be done with unvaccinated animals that have been exposed to rabies?
What should be done with unvaccinated animals that have been exposed to rabies?
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What was noted about cases of rabies from unpasteurized milk?
What was noted about cases of rabies from unpasteurized milk?
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How long are asymptomatic dogs, cats, or ferrets that bite humans observed?
How long are asymptomatic dogs, cats, or ferrets that bite humans observed?
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Which of the following statements regarding rabies recovery is true?
Which of the following statements regarding rabies recovery is true?
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Which testing method is rarely useful for diagnosing clinical cases of rabies?
Which testing method is rarely useful for diagnosing clinical cases of rabies?
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What is typically required for vaccination of domesticated animals in isolation?
What is typically required for vaccination of domesticated animals in isolation?
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What role does the CDC play concerning rabies?
What role does the CDC play concerning rabies?
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Which of the following is true about serological tests for rabies?
Which of the following is true about serological tests for rabies?
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What may countries free of the rabies virus require before importing animals?
What may countries free of the rabies virus require before importing animals?
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What action is taken for animals with expired vaccinations after exposure?
What action is taken for animals with expired vaccinations after exposure?
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What is the most common source of rabies cases worldwide?
What is the most common source of rabies cases worldwide?
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What can significantly affect the outcome of rabies exposure?
What can significantly affect the outcome of rabies exposure?
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What happens to the majority of individuals who develop symptoms of rabies?
What happens to the majority of individuals who develop symptoms of rabies?
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What is essential to prevent domesticated animals from transmitting rabies to humans?
What is essential to prevent domesticated animals from transmitting rabies to humans?
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What treatment approach has shown some success in rare cases of rabies recovery?
What treatment approach has shown some success in rare cases of rabies recovery?
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Which animals should be handled with caution due to rabies risk?
Which animals should be handled with caution due to rabies risk?
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What is the prognosis for human rabies cases in developed countries?
What is the prognosis for human rabies cases in developed countries?
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What is critical for the success of post-exposure prophylaxis for rabies?
What is critical for the success of post-exposure prophylaxis for rabies?
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What is the role of vaccination in relation to rabies post-exposure prophylaxis?
What is the role of vaccination in relation to rabies post-exposure prophylaxis?
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Which of the following animal families are considered important reservoir hosts for the rabies virus in North America?
Which of the following animal families are considered important reservoir hosts for the rabies virus in North America?
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What is the nature of rabies according to the available literature?
What is the nature of rabies according to the available literature?
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Which type of rabies variants are not observed to be cat-adapted?
Which type of rabies variants are not observed to be cat-adapted?
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Which of the following viruses is directly related to rabies?
Which of the following viruses is directly related to rabies?
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Which of the following has minimal cross-protection with rabies-related lyssaviruses?
Which of the following has minimal cross-protection with rabies-related lyssaviruses?
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What aspect of rabies management is highlighted in the literature?
What aspect of rabies management is highlighted in the literature?
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What typically happens to individuals who develop clinical rabies?
What typically happens to individuals who develop clinical rabies?
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Which publication is likely to discuss rabies in veterinary contexts?
Which publication is likely to discuss rabies in veterinary contexts?
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Which animal populations have rabies virus apparently established within wildlife?
Which animal populations have rabies virus apparently established within wildlife?
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How many cases of clinical rabies are typically reported in humans per year in the U.S.?
How many cases of clinical rabies are typically reported in humans per year in the U.S.?
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What can be inferred about rabies in southern Africa?
What can be inferred about rabies in southern Africa?
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What is the status of the canine rabies variant in the U.S., Canada, and Europe?
What is the status of the canine rabies variant in the U.S., Canada, and Europe?
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When was the rabies situation in the Middle East notably reported?
When was the rabies situation in the Middle East notably reported?
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What is a significant concern highlighted regarding rabies management?
What is a significant concern highlighted regarding rabies management?
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What does the Merck veterinary manual provide information on?
What does the Merck veterinary manual provide information on?
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Study Notes
Rabies
- Rabies is a neurological disease of mammals, almost always fatal.
- Infection occurs from bites, saliva, or CNS tissue.
- Canine rabies is a significant problem in some underdeveloped areas.
- Rabies is effectively treated with post-exposure prophylaxis if caught early.
Etiology
- Rabies is caused by a neurotropic virus called Lyssavirus, part of the Rhabdoviridae family.
- There are multiple strains, each associated with a particular reservoir host.
- Related viruses, rabies-related lyssaviruses, cause similar neurological diseases.
- Examples include Lagos bat virus, Mokola virus, Duvenhage virus, and European bat lyssaviruses.
Geographic Distribution
- Rabies virus is found worldwide.
- Some areas (e.g., UK, Ireland, Japan, Australia) are rabies-free, but rabies-related viruses may be present.
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This quiz covers the essential aspects of rabies, including its etiology, methods of transmission, and the geographic distribution of the virus. Learn about the neurological effects of this nearly fatal disease and the importance of early treatment options. Test your knowledge on the rabies virus and its related strains.
