Rabies9

=Brandon Thornton= = = =Summary:= I did a comic life for my project about rabies. My comic life gives all of the facts about this deadly disease. It effects every kind of mammal. Even humans. Both wild animals, as well as pets also become infected. It is a deadly disease if it is not treated right away. = = =Project:= == =Outline:= I. Overview · It is an infection caused by a virus. · It effects the central nervous system · Effects any kind of mammal II. Symptoms · Animals o No fear of humans o Shyness by usually friendly pet o Aggression, restlessness, mood changes, etc. o Excessive Drooling o Nightly active animals being active during the day o Eating things they don’t normally eat o Paralysis (sometimes the only symptom) · Humans o Fever o Cough or sore throat o Pain, burning, itching, tingling, or numbness at bite location o Abdominal pain o Anxiety or restlessness that gets worse · Later Symptoms o Anxiety o Hallucinations o Delirium o Fear of water o Muscle spasms in the face, neck, and/or diaphragm followed by seizures o Paralysis o Wide range in temperature, pulse, and blood pressure o Coma and heart repertory failure III. Acquisition · Usually spread from animal saliva · Dog bites for humans IV. Diagnosis · Direct fluorescent antibody (DFA) test. · Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay V. Treatment · Wound care with soap and virus killing cleanser · Give animal rabies shot · Human rabies immune globulin (HRIG) VI. Mortality Rate · Always deadly unless treated before symptoms start VII. Prevention · Have pets vaccinated · Avoid contact with bats · Do not touch wild animals such as raccoons, fox, skunks, and coyotes · Secure garbage and open areas of your house that could attract wild strays · Never handle a dead animal

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