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Understanding Rabies: Symptoms & Prevention is a document available to read on EtoBox.

Rabies is a viral disease transmitted through the bites of infected animals that causes acute encephalitis in warm-blooded animals. India reported the highest number of human rabies cases from 1987-2007. The rabies virus attacks the central nervous system. Dogs are the main reservoir and transmitter of rabies to humans. Post-exposure prophylaxis includes wound cleaning and vaccination to prevent disease development. Controlling rabies in animal reservoirs and vaccinating domestic animals are important preve

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