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Results 1 - 9 of 9 for rabies
  1. Rabies 
    Rabies is a deadly viral infection that is mainly spread by infected animals. ... This infection is caused by the rabies virus. Rabies is spread by infected saliva that enters the body through a bite or broken skin. The virus travels from the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001334.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Rabies (image) 
    ... messages between the brain and the body. The rabies virus spreads through the nerves, first causing flu- ... to hallucinations, delirium, and insomnia. If left untreated, rabies is nearly always fatal.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19621.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Rabies (image) 
    Rabies is an acute viral infection is transmitted to humans by a bite or by the exposure ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/17261.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Animal bites - self-care 
    ... are infected with a virus that can cause rabies . Rabies is rare but can be deadly. ... or a pet that has not had a rabies vaccination A stray or wild animal Tell them ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000734.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Animal bites (image) 
    ... not vaccinated there may be a concern about rabies. When possible the animal must be quarantined or ... rabid. A physician will make the decision about rabies prophylaxis.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/17051.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Encephalitis 
    ... due to some viruses, including: Measles Mumps Polio Rabies Rubella Varicella (chickenpox) Other viruses that cause encephalitis ... Vaccinate animals to prevent encephalitis caused by the rabies virus.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001415.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Tetanus 
    ... Tests may be used to rule out meningitis , rabies , strychnine poisoning, and other diseases with similar symptoms.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000615.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Serum sickness 
    ... If you have been exposed to tetanus or rabies and have never been vaccinated against these germs. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000820.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Reportable diseases 
    ... infection, nonparalytic Psittacosis Q-fever (acute and chronic) Rabies (human and animal cases) Rubella (including congenital syndrome) ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001929.htm - Medical Encyclopedia