Understanding Rabies

The video provides a comprehensive overview of rabies, a viral disease caused by lyssaviruses. It discusses the transmission of rabies, primarily through carnivores and bats, and highlights the significant role of dogs as reservoirs, especially in developing countries. The video covers rabies cases and vectors in North America, including bats and raccoons, and provides a global perspective on rabies reservoirs. It explains the clinical signs, diagnosis, and the fatal nature of the disease once symptoms appear. The video emphasizes prevention and control measures, such as vaccination and responsible pet ownership, and outlines guidelines by health organizations for rabies management.

What is the primary reservoir for rabies virus in developing countries?

• Raccoons

• Cats

• Dogs

• Bats

How is canine rabies primarily transmitted?

• Via air

• Dog to dog transmission

• From cats to dogs

• Through water

Which animal is a significant vector of rabies along the east coast of the US?

• Skunks

• Raccoons

• Gray foxes

• Red foxes

In which region was red fox rabies eliminated through oral vaccinations?

• Southern Europe

• Western Europe

• Northern Europe

• Eastern Europe

What is a common clinical sign of rabies in animals?

• Loss of appetite

• Calm behavior

• Increased appetite

• Improved coordination

Which type of rabies is characterized by paralysis without behavioral changes?

• Aggressive rabies

• Furious rabies

• Dumb rabies

• Silent rabies

What is the most effective long-term strategy for eradicating rabies?

• Increased pet ownership

• Mass vaccination of dogs

• Quarantine of all animals

• Isolation of infected humans

Which group is recommended to receive pre-exposure rabies vaccinations?

• Teachers

• Pet owners

• Children

• Veterinarians

What is the recommended treatment for an unvaccinated person bitten by a rabid animal?

• Antibiotics

• Isolation

• Wound care and rabies immune globulin

• Immediate surgery

What approach does preventive vaccination represent in rabies control?

• Human-only approach

• Animal-only approach

• One health approach

• Two health approach