Core Points - The theme for World Rabies Day 2023 is "Together We Act, Building a Rabies Prevention Line" [1] - Rabies is a zoonotic disease caused by the rabies virus, primarily transmitted through bites or scratches from infected animals like dogs and cats [1] - The mortality rate of rabies approaches 100% once clinical symptoms such as hydrophobia and difficulty swallowing appear [1] Group 1 - The increase in pet ownership, improved ecological conditions, and more frequent contact with wildlife heighten the importance of rabies prevention [1] - During the upcoming National Day holiday, individuals are advised to maintain distance from dogs, cats, and wild animals to avoid rabies infection [1] Group 2 - The recommended emergency response for animal bites includes three steps: washing the wound with plenty of water for about 15 minutes, bandaging the wound, and seeking medical attention promptly [2][3] - Rabies vaccination is the most crucial method for controlling and preventing rabies, with two vaccination schedules: the "5-dose" and "4-dose" regimens [3] - The "5-dose" regimen involves vaccinations on the day of exposure and on days 3, 7, 14, and 28, while the "4-dose" regimen consists of two doses on the day of exposure and one dose on days 7 and 21 [3]
可防不可治,病死率几乎100%,狂犬病可怕在哪儿?
Yang Guang Wang·2025-09-28 05:45