10 Rabies Symptoms In Humans
Rabies is a zoonotic infection caused by the rabies virus of the Rhabdovirus group. The virus is transmitted from an infected animal to a human being through a bite or scratch. Domestic dogs and cats are common reservoirs and depending on the geographical location, bats can be a very common source of infection too. The rabies virus has four stages: the incubation stage, the prodrome stage, the acute neurological stage, and the late stage.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there are over 30.000 deaths annually worldwide due to this disease. Rabies can be fatal if not treated immediately after the injury before any symptoms show. It has a very high mortality rate (up to 100%) if left untreated. The good news is that rabies can be prevented through vaccination. Vaccinating domestic pets can also prevent rabies by minimizing the risk of transmission and infection.
