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Rabies Crazies

Short answer: Rabies is a viral infection usually spread by bites or scratches from infected animals. The virus travels along peripheral nerves to the brain, where it causes encephalitis.

Animals may show furious rabies, with aggression, drooling and lack of fear, or paralytic rabies, with weakness and paralysis. Once symptoms appear it is nearly always fatal, though vaccination soon after exposure prevents it. The footage shows animals with behavior changes.

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What should you know about Rabies Crazies?

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  1. Bites or scratches.

    DD-420-F01 · Write-up · Exhibit A (Spread)

  2. Along nerves to the brain.

    DD-420-F02 · Write-up · Exhibit B (Route)

Video transcript: Rabies Crazies: Rabies Travels Along Nerves From a Bite to the Brain

Did you know, rabies affects animals by attacking their central nervous system, leading to severe neurological symptoms and ultimately death. After a bite or scratch from an infected animal, the rabies virus travels through the peripheral nerves to the brain. Once in the brain, it multiplies rapidly, causing inflammation or encephalitis that leads to dramatic behavioral and physical changes. Affected animals often exhibit one of two forms, furious rabies, marked by aggression, excessive drooling and fearlessness, or paralytic rabies, characterized by weakness, disorientation, and paralysis. NOW YOU KNOW!

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The write-up

Rabies travels along nerves from a bite to the brain. Once symptoms appear, it is almost always fatal.

  1. Exhibit A

    Spread

    Bites or scratches.

  2. Exhibit B

    Route

    Along nerves to the brain.

  3. Exhibit C

    Encephalitis

    Brain inflammation.

  4. Exhibit D

    Forms

    Furious and paralytic.

  5. Exhibit E

    Prevention

    Vaccination after exposure.

Questions people ask about Rabies Crazies

How does rabies spread?

Saliva.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Spread) · Wikipedia: Rabies

How does it reach the brain?

Peripheral nerves.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Route) · Wikipedia: Rabies

What is brain inflammation called?

Brain.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Encephalitis) · Wikipedia: Rabies

What are the two forms?

Animals.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Forms) · Wikipedia: Rabies

What prevents it after exposure?

Prophylaxis.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Prevention) · Wikipedia: Rabies

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  1. How does rabies spread?

    1. Bites or scratches
    2. Air
    3. Water
    4. Food
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    Answer: A. Bites or scratches Saliva. Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Spread) · Wikipedia: Rabies

  2. How does it reach the brain?

    1. Along nerves
    2. Through blood only
    3. Via lungs
    4. Through skin
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    Answer: A. Along nerves Peripheral nerves. Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Route) · Wikipedia: Rabies

  3. What is brain inflammation called?

    1. Encephalitis
    2. Arthritis
    3. Hepatitis
    4. Dermatitis
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    Answer: A. Encephalitis Brain. Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Encephalitis) · Wikipedia: Rabies

  4. What are the two forms?

    1. Furious and paralytic
    2. Hot and cold
    3. Fast and slow
    4. Wet and dry
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    Answer: A. Furious and paralytic Animals. Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Forms) · Wikipedia: Rabies

  5. What prevents it after exposure?

    1. Vaccination
    2. Rest
    3. Antibiotics
    4. Ice
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    Answer: A. Vaccination Prophylaxis. Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Prevention) · Wikipedia: Rabies

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Easterling, Marcus. "Rabies Crazies." The Detail Department (DetailEnjoyer), case file DD-420, last updated Dec 12, 2024. https://detailenjoyer.com/case/rabies-crazies/

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