“Zero by 30”, Rabies: The Silent Killer - Symptoms, Prevention, and Treatment
picture by META AI Introduction : Hydrophobia, commonly known as rabies, is a deadly disease that has been a serious threat to mankind for centuries. It is a viral infection that is mainly spread by bites or scratches of infected animals. The most frightening truth is that once the symptoms start appearing, there is no sure cure, and it is 100% fatal. This is why it is called "a silent killer" It attacks silently and by the time it is detected, it is too late. Rabies is a fatal disease : the reason for its lack of a sure cure Rabies virus directly affects the nervous system. This virus is transmitted through a bite after entering the body through a cut or scratch, it slowly reaches the brain through the peripheral nerves. Once it reaches the brain, it replicates rapidly and causes severe neurological damage. Main reasons : picture by META AI • Late appearance of symptoms : The incubation period of rabies may range from a few days to several months or sometimes years. Duri...