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What is the historical term for rabies due to the symptom of panic when presented with liquids to drink?
Hydrophobia
What are the early symptoms of rabies in humans?
Fever and abnormal sensations at the site of exposure
What is the outcome once symptoms of rabies appear?
Virtually always death, regardless of treatment
How is rabies transmitted from an infected animal to humans or other animals?
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What is the most common source of rabies infections in humans in the Americas?
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What is the time period between contracting rabies and the start of symptoms?
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What is the recommended preventive measure for those at high risk of rabies?
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What is the recommended action for people who have been exposed to rabies?
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What was the significant finding of the research conducted in 2010 among a population of people in Peru?
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In which regions of the world do more than 95% of human deaths from rabies occur?
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What are the early symptoms of rabies in humans?
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What is the outcome once symptoms of rabies appear?
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What is the time period between contracting rabies and the start of symptoms?
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How is rabies transmitted from an infected animal to humans or other animals?
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What are some of the symptoms that can occur once early symptoms of rabies are experienced?
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What is the historical origin of the name 'rabies'?
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How many people were documented to have survived a rabies infection after showing symptoms as of 2016?
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What is the genus name of the rabies virus derived from, according to the Greeks?
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Where do more than 95% of human deaths from rabies occur?
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What is the incubation period between infection and the first symptoms of rabies?
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Study Notes
Rabies History and Symptoms
- Historical term for rabies is "hydrophobia" due to the symptom of panic when presented with liquids to drink.
- Early symptoms of rabies in humans include fatigue, fever, headache, and Agitation.
Rabies Transmission and Outcome
- Rabies is transmitted from an infected animal to humans or other animals through a bite.
- Once symptoms of rabies appear, the outcome is almost always fatal.
Rabies Epidemiology
- In the Americas, the most common source of rabies infections in humans is from bats.
- The incubation period between contracting rabies and the start of symptoms is typically 2-3 months, but can range from days to years.
Prevention and Treatment
- The recommended preventive measure for those at high risk of rabies is vaccination.
- For people who have been exposed to rabies, the recommended action is immediate vaccination and administration of rabies immunoglobulin.
Research and Statistics
- In 2010, research conducted in Peru found that the virus can persist in a person's body for months or even years without causing symptoms.
- More than 95% of human deaths from rabies occur in Asia and Africa.
- As of 2016, only six people were documented to have survived a rabies infection after showing symptoms.
Rabies Virus
- The genus name of the rabies virus, "Lyssavirus", is derived from the Greek word "lyssa", meaning "rage" or "fury".
- Symptoms that can occur once early symptoms of rabies are experienced include aggression, confusion, and paralysis.
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Test your knowledge of rabies by taking this quiz on the symptoms and effects of the viral disease. Learn about the early and subsequent symptoms experienced by humans and mammals infected with rabies.
