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Rabies
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In developing countries, domestic animals (eg, dogs) are common sources of infection. In the United States, bats and wild animals (eg, raccoons) are the most common reservoirs of infection. The acquisition of rabies from bats can occur from an unrecognized bite or a scratch, and possibly by inhalation of aerosolized viral particles. Bats are found in all states except Hawaii, and spelunking (cave exploration) is a risk factor for rabies acquisition from bats.
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This video covers rabies and its sources of infection. It explains that in developing countries domestic animals such as dogs are common sources, while in the United States bats and wild animals such as raccoons are the most common reservoirs, that bat exposure can occur from an unrecognized bite or scratch or possibly inhalation of aerosolized viral particles, and that cave exploration is a risk factor for bat-related rabies.
Key points
- Covers dogs as common infection sources in developing countries
- Covers bats and wild animals such as raccoons as the main reservoirs in the United States
- Explains unrecognized bat bites or scratches as a route of acquisition
- Notes spelunking as a risk factor for rabies from bats
Video Overview
This video presents “Rabies” — In developing countries, domestic animals (eg, dogs) are common sources of infection. In the United States, bats and wild animals (eg, raccoons) are the most common reservoirs of infection. The acquisition of rabies from bats can occur. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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