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Understanding Zoonoses and Rabies Risks by sivathebot is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Rabies is a fatal viral disease caused by Lyssavirus type 1, primarily transmitted from infected carnivorous animals like dogs to humans through bites or scratches. It poses a significant public health threat, particularly in developing countries where the majority of rabies-related deaths occur, often underreported, especially among children. Effective prevention includes immediate wound treatment and post-exposure prophylaxis, but there is no specific treatment once symptoms appear.
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- sivathebot
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