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(A82.1) Urban rabies
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950 in individuals diagnosis urban rabies confirmed
1 204 deaths with diagnosis urban rabies
127% mortality rate associated with the disease urban rabies
Diagnosis urban rabies is diagnosed Prevalent in Men Only
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892 (93.9 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis urban rabies
312 (Infinity %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease urban rabies - Men aged 10-14 and Women aged 0
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 10-14, 30-34, 40-44, 60-64
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-9, 15-29, 35-39, 45-59, 65-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-95+
No Cases of the Disease Urban rabies identified in Men
Disease Features urban rabies
Absence or low individual and public risk
Urban rabies - what does this mean
Urban rabies is an infectious disease caused by the rabies virus, which is spread through the saliva of infected animals such as dogs, cats, and other mammals. it is contracted through contact with the saliva of an infected animal, usually through a bite or scratch, but can also be contracted through contact with the animal's saliva on broken skin or mucous membranes.
What happens during the disease - urban rabies
Urban rabies is an infectious disease caused by the rabies virus, which is usually spread through the bite of an infected animal. the virus then travels through the nerves to the brain, where it causes inflammation and eventually death. symptoms may include fever, headache, confusion, agitation, paralysis, and hydrophobia. if left untreated, death is almost certain. prevention is key, and can be achieved through vaccination of both humans and animals.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination of the patient
- Clinical history of the patient
- Blood tests
- Skin biopsy
- Brain tissue biopsy
- Neurological tests
- Imaging tests such as MRI and CT scan
- Serological tests
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: To treat and prevent the spread of urban rabies.
- Educate the public on the risks of rabies.
- Encourage pet owners to vaccinate their animals.
- Implement a program to spay and neuter stray animals.
- Promote responsible pet ownership.
- Encourage people to report possible rabies cases to the relevant authorities.
- Implement a program to trap and vaccinate stray animals.
- Monitor the population of stray animals in the area.
- Provide access to rabies vaccinations for people who have been exposed to the disease.
- Provide access to post-exposure prophylaxis for people who have been exposed to the disease.
- Implement a program to euthanize stray animals that are suspected of having rabies.
No Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Urban rabies - Prevention
Urban rabies can be prevented by vaccinating domestic animals, avoiding contact with wild animals, and avoiding contact with animals that may have been exposed to rabies. additionally, it is important to seek medical care if you are bitten by an animal.