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Brajesh was rescuing a dog about a month ago, when the dog cut Brajesh. But Brajesh's fault was that he took it lightly and did not get treatment. Neither cleaned the wound properly nor met any doctor. The biggest negligence was that he did not install Anti-Rabies Injection, which is necessary to save his life after a dog bite.

How is your health deteriorated?

Initially, he did not see some special symptoms. But gradually his health started deteriorating. He started getting restless, seeing water started to get scared (Hydrophobia) and then there was difficulty in talking and swallowing. All these are serious symptoms of rabies. The family took him to the hospital, but by then it was too late. Brajesh died suffering.

What kind of disease is rabies (rabies)

Dr. Rohit Kapoor at Max Hospital It is said that there is a deadly virus infection that is usually spread by the bites of an infected animal or exposure to its saliva. This disease is found in both humans and animals and if it is not treated on time, then it is about 100% fatal. Stray dogs are usually the most common among rabies spreading animals, especially in countries like India. Thousands of deaths in India are caused by rabies every year, especially in children. The main reason behind this is lack of information, not getting timely treatment and more number of dogs.

How does rabies spread?

Infected animal bites such as dogs, cats, monkeys, bats etc. The virus can enter the body even if the saliva of the infected animal is applied on a cut or scratch. Infected saliva on the mouth, eye or nose membranes can also spread infection.

What are the symptoms of rabies?

Symptoms of rabies are usually seen 1 to 3 months after the bite, but sometimes it can also be seen in a few days. Some initial symptoms are seen - fever and fatigue, headache, burning sensation, pain or tingling at a chopped place.

Severe symptoms (when the disease increases)-

Hydrophobia: Aerophobia discomfort and mental confusion excessive saliva and difficulty in speaking epileptic seizures paralysis.

How to prevent rabies?

Get pets regular vaccinated. Keep distance from stray animals do not tease them. Teach children to stay away from unknown animals.

Do immediately after cutting:

Wash the wound with soap and water immediately for 15 minutes.

Apply antiseptic (eg povidone iodine).

Contact the doctor immediately and start installing Anti-Rabies Vaccine (ARV).

In some cases rabies immunoglobulin (RIG) is also given.

The sooner the vaccine is taken after cutting, the more effective it will be.