Taking The Bite Out Of Rabies: Are You At Risk In The Shelter?

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2. Please fill in the blank. The rabies virus currently kills an estimated ___________ people per year, worldwide.

1 – 50

1,000 – 5,000

55,000 – 75,000

500,000 – 750,000

1 to 5 million

3. Rabies virus infection is underreported and underdiagnosed worldwide.

True

False

4. Since the 1980s, which animal is most frequently found to be infected with rabies in the United States?

Humans

Bats

Raccoons

Cats

Dogs

5. The rabies virus is transmitted by:

A and C.

Infected saliva from bites, scratches and mucus membranes.

Infected cornea and organ transplants.

Infected urine and feces.

A and B.

6. The incubation period (i.e., the time between exposure to an infectious disease and the appearance of the first signs or symptoms) of the rabies virus in animals, including humans, is extremely variable.

True

False

7. Typical symptom(s) of the early (prodromal) stage of a rabies virus infection in cats and dogs include:

Lethargy.

Fever.

Anorexia.

Behavior reversals.

All of the above.

8. Rabies vaccines are 100% effective.

True

False

9. Pre-exposure rabies vaccination for humans:

Involves three intramuscular injections (on day 0, 7 and 21).

Typically costs around $825.

Eliminates the need for a post-exposure immunoglobulin injection, decreases the number of post-exposure injections, helps in cases where post-exposure treatment is delayed and may provide protection for inapparent rabies exposure cases.

All of the above.

Does not exist.

10. Which of the following is important to realize regarding rabies virus infection?

Rabies virus is here and it can come into your animal shelter or rescue organization.

Animal shelter or rescue workers should receive pre-exposure rabies vaccination.

Bites and/or scratches should not be ignored (even if the animal has received a rabies vaccination previously).

A and C.

All of the above.

11. Which of the following statistical statements about rabies virus infection is correct?

All of the above.

In 1947, about 7,000 dogs were diagnosed with rabies virus infection; in 2011, this number had decreased to 70.

In 1930, 250 human deaths per year were attributed to rabies virus infection. Presently, this number has decreased to 2 per year.

In 1947, about 10,000 cats were diagnosed with rabies virus infection; in 2011, this number had decreased to 1,000.

A and B.