Rabies

Description	Rhabdovirus that is carried by certain carnivorous mammals and bats
Location	Worldwide, except Australia and Antarctica
Cause	Acute disease from a bite by an infected animal Considered fatal
Symptoms	Brain infection
Treatment	Immediately scrub the bite wound with soap and water Apply a strong first aid solution (such as iodine) or cream Seek medical attention from a physician
Prevention	Get vaccinated before possible contact with infected animals Avoid contact with possible infected animals
Handling Animals	Wild animals may behave unusually Dumb rabies: Causes tremors and convulsions Furious rabies: Causes aggressive behavior before convulsions and paralysis set in Behavioral changes: Friendliness Loss of fear Appearance in the daytime (for nocturnal animals) Unprovoked attacks Bewilderment/aimless wandering Unusual barking, crying and frothing at the mouth
Other Facts	Can infect all warm-blooded animals Most cases are from dogs and cats Once infected, the virus spreads to the brain and then to other organs