How to Recognize a Rabies Infection (Human)
Understand that someone infected with the rabies virus will begin to show signs of the disease within 1-3 months., Be aware that once the clinical symptoms of the rabies infection appear, survival is unlikely., Contact a doctor immediately if you...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Understand that someone infected with the rabies virus will begin to show signs of the disease within 1-3 months.
Early symptoms include:
Overall weakness.
Fever.
Headache (may last for days).
Discomfort or unusual agitation at the bite wound. -
Step 2: Be aware that once the clinical symptoms of the rabies infection appear
These symptoms include:
Brain dysfunction.
Acute anxiety.
Mental confusion.
Extreme agitation.
Delirium.
Abnormal behavior.
Hallucinations.
Insomnia.
Hydrophobia: production of abundant saliva and tears, coupled with an inability to speak or swallow, progressing to difficulty swallowing as the throat and jaw become slowly paralyzed.
This leads to panic when presented with liquids to drink, as one cannot quench his or her thirst. , -
Step 3: survival is unlikely.
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Step 4: Contact a doctor immediately if you have been bitten by a wild animal or any animal that may not have been vaccinated against the virus.
Detailed Guide
Early symptoms include:
Overall weakness.
Fever.
Headache (may last for days).
Discomfort or unusual agitation at the bite wound.
These symptoms include:
Brain dysfunction.
Acute anxiety.
Mental confusion.
Extreme agitation.
Delirium.
Abnormal behavior.
Hallucinations.
Insomnia.
Hydrophobia: production of abundant saliva and tears, coupled with an inability to speak or swallow, progressing to difficulty swallowing as the throat and jaw become slowly paralyzed.
This leads to panic when presented with liquids to drink, as one cannot quench his or her thirst. ,
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