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People around the world need to be careful about the so called rabies in animals since it could kill them if it is not treated early.
Rabies is defined as a virus that occurs in mammals and infects the central nervous system.
It is said that nearly 90 percent of cases occur in wild animals (raccoons, bats, foxes etc.); less than 10% of cases occur in domestic animals like dogs or cats.
According to researchers humans usually become infected when they are bitten by an infected animal.
Based on studies, early symptoms of rabies are fever, headache and general malaise.
Since these are similar to other illnesses, infected persons often do not seek treatment because they are unaware they have rabies.
Progressive symptoms include: Insomnia, Anxiety/confusion, Partial paralysis, Agitation, Hallucination, Excess saliva, Difficulty swallowing, and Fear of water.

Rabies is a deadly disease that can kill a person if not treated early.

Medical experts strongly advised that anyone who has been bitten by any animal should seek medical care immediately.
After possible exposure to rabies, the wound should be washed thoroughly with soap and water.
Treatment for someone who has contracted rabies is called post-exposure prophylaxis or PEP.
PEP treatment consists of one dose of a substance called immune globulin and five doses of the rabies vaccine over 28 days, both of which help your body fight the virus.
Treatment must be given as soon after exposure as possible for the best chance of recovery.
Moreover, medical experts said if you see an animal you suspect of having rabies, you should call your local health department or animal control agency.
These agencies will have ways to safely remove the animal from the area so that no one becomes infected.
Infected animals often display symptoms similar to those listed above and may seem to be acting strangely or seen somewhere outside their normal habitat.
The best way to prevent the spread of rabies is to have all your pets vaccinated against the virus.
This will also help prevent them from being infected if they come in contact with an infected animal.