Symptoms and Prevention of Rabies in Animals: Insights from a Veterinary Public Health Expert

Veterinarian Injects Rabies Vaccine into a Cat

Surabaya, June 25, 2023 – Nusdianto Triaksono, a veterinary public health expert from Airlangga University (Unair), has revealed several symptoms of animals suffering from rabies. According to him, animals with rabies will go through different phases, one of which is increased aggression.

“At certain stages, rabid animals can become more aggressive. They can bite anything, including humans, wood, or other objects,” said Nusdianto on Sunday.

In addition to aggression, animals with rabies will also experience a paralytic stage. During this phase, the animal becomes more silent and may even become paralyzed. They tend to move less and stay still.

The symptoms that occur in rabid animals will also have an impact on the victims they bite. “Rabies-affected animals tend to be more silent, and there may also be symptoms of fear of water or hydrophobia, as well as fear of light or photophobia,” added Nusdianto.

It is important to note that rabies can occur in all animals, especially warm-blooded creatures such as dogs, cats, and bats. This includes livestock and wild animals.

To prevent exposure to the rabies virus, Nusdianto emphasized the importance of vaccination. He urged the community to be more proactive in utilizing rabies vaccines, which can be done once a year by contacting local veterinarians or livestock services.

Rabies is a deadly viral disease that affects the central nervous system of mammals, including humans. It is primarily transmitted through the bite of an infected animal. Vaccination is crucial in preventing the spread of rabies and protecting both animals and humans from this dangerous disease.

Sources:
– Republika.co.id: [Link to the article](https://republika.co.id/tag/hewan-rabies)
– Republika.co.id: [Link to the article](https://republika.co.id/tag/hewan-ternak)

How can the community proactively prevent exposure to the rabies virus, and what role do veterinarians play in administering the life-saving rabies vaccine

Veterinarian Administers Life-Saving Rabies Vaccine to Feline Patient

Surabaya, June 25, 2023 – Nusdianto Triaksono, a veterinary public health expert from Airlangga University (Unair), has shed light on the symptoms that animals suffering from rabies may exhibit. One of the key phases of this devastating disease is heightened aggression.

“At certain stages, rabid animals can become extremely aggressive. They may lash out and bite anything in their path, including humans, wood, or any other objects,” highlighted Nusdianto on Sunday.

Apart from aggression, animals infected with rabies will also experience a paralytic stage. During this phase, the animal becomes more subdued and may even become paralyzed. They tend to move less and remain still.

The symptoms observed in rabid animals can also have an impact on the victims they bite. “Animals affected by rabies tend to become more silent, and there may also be signs of hydrophobia, or fear of water, as well as photophobia, or fear of light,” Nusdianto added.

It is essential to note that rabies can affect all animals, particularly warm-blooded creatures such as dogs, cats, and bats. This includes both domesticated and wild animals.

To prevent exposure to the rabies virus, Nusdianto stressed the importance of vaccination. He urged the community to take a proactive approach in utilizing rabies vaccines, which can be administered once a year by reaching out to local veterinarians or livestock services.

Rabies is a deadly viral disease that attacks the central nervous system of mammals, including humans. The primary mode of transmission is through the bite of an infected animal. By emphasizing the significance of vaccination, we can combat the spread of rabies and safeguard both animals and humans from this perilous disease.

Sources:

– Republika.co.id: [Link to the article](https://republika.co.id/tag/hewan-rabies)

– Republika.co.id: [Link to the article](https://republika.co.id/tag/hewan-ternak)