Today we are going to discuss a very interesting topic: Do dogs have rabies? This question may sound strange, after all, we all know that rabies is a serious disease that can be transmitted to humans through dog bites. However, what you may not know is that not all dogs carry the rabies virus, and some dogs do not necessarily get sick even if they are infected. So, how many dogs have the rabies virus? How can we prevent and ** this terrible disease? Let's take a look!
First of all, we need to understand what rabies virus is. Rabies virus is an RNA virus that belongs to the group of hemolytic meningoencephalitis. The virus can infect the central nervous system of mammals, causing nervous system dysfunction and typical behavioral abnormalities such as hydrophobia, photosensitivity, and biting. If left untimely**, the patient will die due to respiratory failure or heart paralysis. Currently, there is no effective drug against this virus, and infection can only be avoided through vaccination and timely post-exposure management.
So why are we associating this virus with dogs? The reason is that about 95% of the world's human infections are caused by bites from animals carrying the virus, and 80% of them are due to bites from infected domestic or stray dogs. Therefore, for humans, the main source of infection is dogs. However, not all dogs are at this risk. In fact, onlyinfected with the virusAnd it has developedEpisodic phaseof animals to passSaliva transmissionto other animals or humans. This means that if a healthy or vaccinated animal or only incubation or dead bites you, you will not be infected.
So, how many animals are infected with the virus and have developed an attack? This question is difficult to answer because the situation is different in different regions and countries. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), about 59,000 people die from the disease each year.
So, not all dogs have the rabies virus, only infected dogs. So, how can you avoid getting infected? First of all, it is best to vaccinate your pet to effectively reduce the risk of infection. Secondly, try to avoid contact with unfamiliar or wild animals, especially those that behave abnormally, such as shivering, drooling, aggressive, etc. If you are bitten or scratched, wash the wound immediately with soap and water and go to the hospital as soon as possible**.
Finally, I would like to say that while we want to guard against rabies, we should not have a fear of all dogs. Most dogs are friendly, loyal, and cute animals that can bring us a lot of joy and warmth. As long as we take precautions and treat them correctly, we can live in harmony with them. Thank you for tuning in to my article, and see you next time!