Rabies virus

Top Deadliest Things On Earth | Rabies

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Top Deadliest Things On Earth | Rabies About 60,000 people die every year of rabies,. mostly in Asia and Africa. it is the deadliest disease on earth with a 99.9% fatality rate. what is it? Rabies is a deadly virus that attacks the central nervous system, and causes acute encephalitis. It is transmitted from animals to humans, most commonly by animal bites - although, there have been cases of humans becoming infected in bat caves after breathing in the air. Transmission can also occur through saliva touching an open wound. where is it? Rabies occurs in most regions of the world, but it is a much bigger problem in developing countries where it is most often transmitted to humans through infected animals bites. Areas where rabies is especially common include Africa, Asia, India, Indonesia, and Central and South America. also there a rabies-free countries such as Antarctica and some island nations, such as Japan and New Zealand. how you get it? Any mammal can spread rabies. In the United States, rabies is most often transmitted via the saliva of bats, coyotes, foxes, raccoons, and skunks. In the developing world, stray dogs are the most likely animal to transmit rabies. The virus has also been found in cows, cats, ferrets, and horses. how it threatens you? The virus infects the brain and ultimately leads to death. After being bitten by a rabid animal, the virus is deposited in the muscle and subcutaneous tissue. For most of the incubation period (which is usually one to three months), the virus stays close to the exposure site. The virus then travels via peripheral nerves to the brain and from there again via peripheral nerves, to nearly all parts of the body. how to treat or prevent? Anybody who is bitten by an animal that might have rabies needs to see a doctor immediately and receive treatment. If the symptoms began wich includes: Fear of water, Fever, Hyperactivity, Nausea, Hallucinations , and Partial paralysis , the patient will die inevit-ably. also in order to prevent there is pre-exposure immunization via giving vaccinations to humans and domestic animals.