什么是结核病？

Rabies is a disease caused by exposure to saliva or nerve tissue of an animal infected with the rabies virus or other lyssavirus.

The majority of exposures occur in travellers visiting places where disease is endemic (e.g Asia, Africa)

需要特别留意的情况

Initial symptoms are usually non-specific and can include cough, fever, headache, myalgia, tiredness and vomiting. Disorientation, anxiety, bizarre behaviour, agitation, hypersalivation (increase in saliva) and hyperactivity can then occur before sudden death.

结核病是如何传播的？

Disease can occur after a scratch or bite that has broken the skin, or via direct contact with a person’s mucosa (nose, eye or mouth)

预防措施

Rabies is a vaccine preventable disease. Pre-exposure prophylaxis is often recommended for those travelling to Rabies prone areas, as well as for those who work in an at-risk occupation such as bat-handlers and veterinarians.

Post-exposure treatment should be commenced as soon as possible. In cases of rabies exposure when prior immunisations have not been administered, treatment with Human Rabies Immunoglobulin (HRIG) and immunisation is recommended.

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作者： Rachael McGuire（默多克儿童研究所 SAEFVIC 研究护士）

日期： September 2018

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