Rabies is fatal, but 100% preventable with vaccines

September 28, 2021:

On World Rabies Day, doctors share important information about the disease

All dogs chew, not rabies | According to NMC data, more than 10 dog bites are reported daily in the city.However, not all dog bites cause rabies

Risk factor | Bite from dogs with unknown vaccine history, or dogs that behave irregularly, or dogs that appear to be ill is a cause of concern

Must be vaccinated | After being bitten by a dog, doctors recommend rabies immunoglobulin, which is an injection composed of antibodies against the rabies virus.Rabies has been confirmed dead and should not be avoided

Reported cases | According to the Department of Health, the Nagpur district reported 1,052 cases of rabies between January 2017 and August 2021. Two patients died in the hospital

100% deadly | According to GMCH officials, there are no medications for rabies and hospitalization of patients is useless.Such patients are not hospitalized, that is, they obviously die at home

Precautions | Vaccine your pet, keep away from wildlife and seek medical care before symptoms begin after potential exposure

100% preventable | Don’t hesitate to get the vaccine.Rabies is potentially fatal, but 100% preventable with immediate treatment

Standard format | Vaccine is given on the day of bite. 3rd, 7th, 11th, 21st. It is important to complete the course.Your doctor may advise you on two more shots as the case may be

Vulnerable children | Because children are short, dogs can bite their necks and faces, from which the virus can travel toward the brain in a very short span.It is imperative to continue to protect your child

Cases confirmed in the Nagpur department from January 2017 to August 2021

District ————- Case

Nagpur ————- 1,052

Gadchiroli ———— 187

Walda —————- 104

Chandrapur ———— 98

Gondia —————— 50

Bandara ————— 32

Total —————— 1,523

(Although not officially recorded, the patient must have died of rabies because there is no cure)

Expert Speak

The rabies virus behaves strangely. If you have a bite at your feet, it can take several weeks for the virus to spread to your brain. When it reaches the brain, it proliferates rapidly and spreads through saliva.Preventive medicine is the only option

Dr. Nitin Shinde | Infectious Disease Specialist

It is difficult to identify a ferocious dog for the first few days, as symptoms begin to appear only when the virus reaches the brain.If the dog is running away from the water (hydrophobic), has facial paralysis, or is constantly trying to chew, it is in the case of rabies.

Dr. Tejas Wankade | Veterinarian

It is difficult to identify a ferocious dog for the first few days, as symptoms begin only when the virus reaches the brain. If the dog is running away from the water (hydrophobic), has facial paralysis, or is constantly trying to chew, it is rabies. ET HealthWorld