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Rabies

Transmission

Rabies is spread by the bite of an animal with rabies or contact of a wound or mucous membrane with its saliva.

Symptoms

Rabies cause:

  • Pain and swelling around the bite
  • Agitation
  • Difficulty swallowing
  • Seizures

Complication

Possible complication of rabies is death in all cases if no vaccination takes place.

Vaccine

The vaccine available to prevent rabies is the Rabies Vaccine.