Rabies normally have that effect on animals and people. They become restless, confused, and uncontrollably excited. Their behavior may be bizarre. They may hallucinate and have insomnia. Saliva production greatly increases.…
For this reason if want to kill vampire because of their rabies, we would kill other bats since they may have rabies to which would be impossible and be very negative. Thus, vampire bats should not be killed, but regulated and…
Lagomorphs and rodents have not been known to transmit rabies to their owners as they are never carriers of this disease themselves, although rodents and lagomorphs that are caged outside can be an exception to this fact. If an unprotected (not vaccinated) domestic animal has been bitten by an unidentified animal, be sure to quarantine the animal as safely as possible and heed the health recommendations for the exposed…
The rabies virus is a type of virus that would die out immediately in isolation. The virus has to have a host to survive and reproduce. The virus first “colonizes the salivary glands of its host, making it difficult to swallow” (Survival of the Sickest, paperback, p.104) Next, the virus makes its way into the host’s brain where it “chemically induces the animal to feel higher and higher levels of agitation and aggression” (Survival of the Sickest, paperback, p.104). With a mouth full of rabies-filled saliva, every bite is infectious.…
This statement refutes one of the other sources strongest claims, where if there was not mark from an animal to give him rabies then he did not have rabies. This quote addresses how if the scratch or bite was small, it might not have been noticeable and if it happened a long time before he…
Transmission of the disease is usually via contact with discharge and secretions from the eyes or nose of an infected dog. If it's left untreated it causes seizures, convulsions and ultimately heart and respiratory…
I’d like to bring to your attention the importance of vaccines and why you should get vaccinated. Many people do not get vaccinated and there is no excuse. Also, many new parents think that getting their child vaccinated is bad, or unsafe; parents need to know the truth on why you should get their child vaccinated. Not only is it important to get your child vaccinated, but adults should too. Three reasons why you should get vaccinated include; 1.…
A raccoon invasion in colleges and surrounding neighborhoods leads to a tremendous danger for the community of Portland metro area. Raccoons are acting as criminals by robing, invading/destroying properties. There has been thousands of dollars in damages reported. On Thursday April 23rd at Concordia University’s library Mayor Barry Goodsandwich; a representative of the program: Operation Adorable Criminals; discussed a plan for managing the raccoon population on local college campuses in which will take place on June. “Environment is unsafe for college communities, economic and emotional damages are mounting,” said Goodsandwich.…
People need to take precautions in life to help them achieve the best health possible. Being vaccinated is one way people can prevent communicable diseases. People can reduce their risk of catching a non-communicable disease by practicing healthy behaviors. People can increase their personal safety habits in the home and their community by simply following rules and using common sense.…
In conclusion, the Rabies virus is a very dangerous virus that without the right treatment at the right time can kill a human. It can also be easily spread if someone gets into a fight with a wild animal. So going to the doctor and telling them if you could have had even a tiny rabid animal encounter would be a smart thing to…
The development of the pertussis vaccine has lead to a significant reduction worldwide in the incidences and severity of pertussis, however it is still a leading cause vaccine preventable deaths, particularly in infants. In 2008, the world health organisation reported an estimated 195,000 paediatric deaths and 16 million cases per year. Pertussis is a human specific bacterium, that us unable to survive outside of a host. It is highly infectious and estimated that a single infected person can infect 15-17 other people.…
One example is the Indian mongoose. The invasive Indian mongoose is a carrier of rabies. Rabies is a disease that affects the central nervous system. There is no cure and most of the time it is fatal. It is spread through contact with the saliva of an infected animal (americanhumane.org).…
The Fear Of Needles Vaccinations have been around since the late 18th century with the introduction of the smallpox vaccination. They prevent many illnesses from being contracted every year. There are studies showing that autism may be caused from vaccinations. Autism, also known as Autism Spectrum Disorder or ASD, is a developmental disorder that impairs the ability to communicate and interact with others. There are more than 200,000 cases in the United States per year.…
Have you ever seen someone with smallpox? Chances are you haven 't. Smallpox has been completely eradicated since 1977, all thanks to the modern miracle known as vaccination. The story of smallpox is the first great success story for modern medicine. What used to kill 400 000 Europeans yearly with ease, has now been wiped from the natural earth. Vaccines have saved hundreds of thousands of lives in the past twenty years alone.…
Measles “Worldwide, about 20 million people each year get Measles” (For Parents: Vaccines for Your Children). This statistic shows that the measles infection affects many people worldwide each year. Measles is a highly contagious virus, that is most commonly found in children. Measles is a well known virus, that can have multiple symptoms associated with it. There is very little treatment options available that can be used.…