16 Questions
How is rabies transmitted to humans?
Through the bite/lick of an infected animal
What is the average incubation time for rabies in humans?
1-2 months or more
What is a zoonotic disease?
A disease acquired from animals or non-human primates and infecting both humans and animals
What is the term for the fear of water associated with rabies?
Hydrophobia
What are the symptoms of the prodromal phase of rabies?
Fever, nausea, vomiting, headache, fatigue
What is the pathogenesis of rabies?
Viral degeneration of the spinal cord and brain
What is the mortality rate of rabies when prophylaxis is not administered?
100%
Which type of rabies vaccine is cultured in human embryonic fibroblasts and given intramuscularly into the deltoid area of the upper arm?
Human diploid cell vaccine (HDCV)
What is the goal of prophylactic treatment for rabies?
To confine the virus to the site of entry
What is the clinical picture in animals infected with dumb rabies?
Paralyzed and disoriented
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of rabid animals?
Increased appetite
What is the recommended frequency for subsequent booster doses for long-term prophylaxis in high-risk groups?
Every 2 to 3 years
What is the most common method of administration for human diploid cell vaccine (HDCV) following exposure to rabies?
Intramuscularly into the deltoid area of the upper arm
What type of vaccine is given intraperitoneally in 21 injections (daily) and booster doses 10 and 20 days later?
Inactivated, partially attenuated rabies vaccine
What is the clinical feature observed in animals infected with rabies that do not result in death?
Restless wandering for miles
What should be done immediately after a wound from a rabid animal?
Thorough cleansing of wound by washing immediately with soap or detergent and water followed by debridement and application of antiseptic as alcohol or peroxide
Learn about zoonotic viruses and their transmission to humans through this quiz. This quiz focuses on the zoonotic disease Rabies, its progression, symptoms, and transmission to humans.
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