Rabies Symptoms And Treatment: Every day we hear news of many people dying due to rabies. Rabies is a type of infection caused by animals, which can spread to humans when they bite and if rabies is not treated in time, it can take a dangerous form. In many cases, people even die due to rabies. In such a situation, let us tell you today how much time after a rabies dog bite is the risk of death the highest and how you can prevent it.
A 14 year old child died of rabies
In the year 2023, a 14-year-old child died due to rabies in Ghaziabad, UP, adjacent to Delhi. This heartbreaking news left people terrified. Actually, the child was bitten by a dog 1 month ago. Due to lack of timely treatment, the rabies infection kept increasing. After a few days, strange symptoms started appearing in the child, and he also started fearing air and water. By the time the family members took him to the doctor, it was too late and due to this the child lost his life.
What is rabies?
The infection called rabies is mainly found in animals, but this virus can also enter the human body from infected animals. When a rabies infected animal bites a human or comes in contact with its saliva, then this virus can also spread to humans. Usually its symptoms appear in one to three months. If it is not treated during this time and proper injections are not given, then it can also lead to death.
Which animals can spread rabies?
Now the question arises that in which animals is rabies found, from which we should protect ourselves? So doctors say that rabies disease is usually found in dogs, monkeys, cats, because they live near humans, so there is a greater risk of rabies spreading to humans due to their bite.
What to do first if you are bitten by an animal?
If a dog, cat or monkey bites you, first of all you should wash that place thoroughly. For this you can use soap or detergent, if the wound is very deep then first wash it with soap, then apply Betadine ointment and contact the doctor immediately. Make sure to get proper vaccination of rabies, antibody and tetanus injection. You must get vaccinated within 24 hours of any animal bite and complete its course of four to five doses. After a dog bite, five injections are required.
The main symptoms of rabies
The main symptoms of rabies may include pain, tiredness, headache, fever, muscle stiffness, irritability, aggressive nature, strange actions, paralysis, drooling, excessive tearing, irritation from bright light or sound, difficulty in speaking, etc.
Disclaimer: Some of the information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, please consult the concerned expert.
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