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How is rabies transmitted to humans?
How is rabies transmitted to humans?
- Through the bite/lick of an infected animal (correct)
- Through direct contact with an infected human
- Through inhalation of contaminated air
- Through the consumption of contaminated food
What is the average incubation time for rabies in humans?
What is the average incubation time for rabies in humans?
- 1-2 days
- 1-2 weeks
- 1-2 months or more (correct)
- 1-2 years
What is a zoonotic disease?
What is a zoonotic disease?
- A disease acquired from non-human primates and infecting only animals
- A disease acquired from humans and infecting only non-human primates
- A disease acquired from animals and infecting only humans
- A disease acquired from animals or non-human primates and infecting both humans and animals (correct)
What is the term for the fear of water associated with rabies?
What is the term for the fear of water associated with rabies?
What are the symptoms of the prodromal phase of rabies?
What are the symptoms of the prodromal phase of rabies?
What is the pathogenesis of rabies?
What is the pathogenesis of rabies?
What is the mortality rate of rabies when prophylaxis is not administered?
What is the mortality rate of rabies when prophylaxis is not administered?
Which type of rabies vaccine is cultured in human embryonic fibroblasts and given intramuscularly into the deltoid area of the upper arm?
Which type of rabies vaccine is cultured in human embryonic fibroblasts and given intramuscularly into the deltoid area of the upper arm?
What is the goal of prophylactic treatment for rabies?
What is the goal of prophylactic treatment for rabies?
What is the clinical picture in animals infected with dumb rabies?
What is the clinical picture in animals infected with dumb rabies?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of rabid animals?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of rabid animals?
What is the recommended frequency for subsequent booster doses for long-term prophylaxis in high-risk groups?
What is the recommended frequency for subsequent booster doses for long-term prophylaxis in high-risk groups?
What is the most common method of administration for human diploid cell vaccine (HDCV) following exposure to rabies?
What is the most common method of administration for human diploid cell vaccine (HDCV) following exposure to rabies?
What type of vaccine is given intraperitoneally in 21 injections (daily) and booster doses 10 and 20 days later?
What type of vaccine is given intraperitoneally in 21 injections (daily) and booster doses 10 and 20 days later?
What is the clinical feature observed in animals infected with rabies that do not result in death?
What is the clinical feature observed in animals infected with rabies that do not result in death?
What should be done immediately after a wound from a rabid animal?
What should be done immediately after a wound from a rabid animal?
