rabies virus and affects, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis

                                 Rabies

                                                                                   "The Death Bite "

Introduction:

Rabies is a very dangerous viral infection that is caused by the rabies virus and affects the brain and nervous system. This virus spreads through the bite or contact with the saliva of infected animals (mostly dogs).

Causes:

Rabies (Lyssavirus) - This is a RNA virus, which affects the brain and spinal cord.

Animal Bite - This virus spreads through the bite of infected animals (dogs, cats, monkeys, wolves, foxes, bats, etc.).Contact with animal scratches or saliva - If virus infected saliva goes into a wound or mucous membrane (eye, nose, mouth), there is a risk of getting rabies.

Symptoms:

1. Prodromal Phase (Initial Symptoms):

Fever, headache, weakness, Nausea, vomiting

Itching, tingling, (around bite )

Anxiety aur confusion

2. Neurologic Phase (Severe symptoms):

Hydrophobia (fear of water)

Aerophobia (Afraid of even the wind)

Muscle spasms aur seizures

Paralysis | Respiratory failure (death due to respiratory arrest)

Diagnosis:

Test (RT-PCR) - To detect viruses.

Skin Biopsy (Nape of Neck).

CSF & Blood Tests - To check for antibodies.

MRI Scan - To see the changes taking place in the brain.

Treatment: Post-Exposure Prophylaxis:

Wound Cleaning -15-20 min (Betadine, Alcohol).

Rabies Vaccine - 4 Dose (Day 0, 3, 7, 14).

Rabies Immunoglobulin (RIG) -  injection surrounding bite.