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… 07a What is rabies? Rabies is a very serious and almost always fatal disease caused by a rabies virus. The virus infects the brain and …
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… Condition Basics What is rabies? Rabies is an infection caused by a virus. It … begin. Animals that are infected with rabies—rabid animals—can spread the disease …
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… 07b What are rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine? Rabies immune globulin (RabIg) provides …
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… mice, or gerbils, may carry illnesses. But rabies usually isn't a concern. The bites from … have powerful jaws. Infection, tetanus , and rabies are possible risks. Wild animal bites … camping, or hiking. Infection, tetanus, and rabies are possible risks. Bats, skunks, and …
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… streams Animal bites Except in Antarctica, rabies occurs worldwide with a higher risk in … is spread by licks, bites or scratches from rabies-infected domestic and wild animals Do … Ask local health authorities if you need rabies treatment. Contact your local health …
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… Giardia Cryptosporidium Yersinia Toxoplasma Rabies Bartonella Psittacosis Tinea or … pet’s vaccinations up to date, especially for rabies Contact your veterinarian right away if … authorities if there is a concern about rabies Your pet's diet: Feed your pet …
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… #23b Meningococcal quadrivalent vaccines . Rabies vaccine Rabies is an infection of the brain caused by … month or longer in areas with a high risk of rabies. Examples include parts of Latin …
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… can get these tiny worms from animal feces. Rabies . This can affect the brain and spinal … urine and droppings, or from a mouse bite. Rabies . This is nearly always fatal if it's … animal. Bats are the most common carriers of rabies. Related Information Hantavirus …
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… provider. You may need the tetanus vaccine. Rabies is a very serious disease carried by a … must begin as soon as possible to prevent rabies, which can be fatal if left untreated. … Tick Bites and Disease HealthLinkBC File #07a Rabies HealthLinkBC File #88 West Nile Virus …
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Condition Basics What is high blood pressure? Blood pressure is a measure of how hard the blood pushes against the walls of your arteries. It's normal for blood pressure to go up and down throughout …
