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(Z20.3) Contact with and exposure to rabies
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108 815 in individuals diagnosis contact with and exposure to rabies confirmed
Diagnosis contact with and exposure to rabies is diagnosed Women are 8.06% more likely than Men
50 023
Men receive the diagnosis contact with and exposure to rabies
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis contact with and exposure to rabies
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease contact with and exposure to rabies - Men aged 5-9 and Women aged 0
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-89
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 90-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 90-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-89
Disease Features contact with and exposure to rabies
Absence or low individual and public risk
Contact with and exposure to rabies - what does this mean
Rabies is caused by a virus that is spread through contact with the saliva of an infected animal. it can be transmitted through a bite, scratch, or contact with mucous membranes. additionally, it can be contracted by inhaling the aerosolized saliva of an infected animal, or by coming into contact with an infected animal's blood, urine, or feces.
What happens during the disease - contact with and exposure to rabies
The rabies virus is spread through contact with the saliva of an infected animal, usually through a bite or a scratch. the virus enters the body through broken skin and travels through the nerves to the brain, where it multiplies and causes inflammation of the brain and spinal cord. the virus then spreads to other parts of the body, causing symptoms such as fever, headache, confusion, paralysis, and seizures. without treatment, the virus is fatal.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
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Treatment and Medical Assistance
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28 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Contact with and exposure to rabies - Prevention
The best way to prevent contact with and exposure to rabies is to avoid contact with wild animals, especially those that are known to be infected with the disease. additionally, it is important to vaccinate pets and livestock and to avoid contact with the saliva of animals that may be infected.