Taking The Bite Out Of Rabies: Are You At Risk In The Shelter?
Rabies kills approximately 70,000 people annually worldwide. Animals enter our shelters daily with unknown rabies vaccination status and have possibly had contact with rabid animals. This discussion led by Dr. Andrew Newmark, Chief Veterinarian at Lollypop Farm, will include a history of Rabies, Rabies in New York State, shelter policies regarding bite wounds (animal and human), pre-exposure and post-exposure vaccinations, and current treatments for people with symptoms.
Presenter: Andrew Newmark, DVM
Date: July 14, 2013
Venue: ASPCA/Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Conference at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
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I certify that I have viewed the entire presentation.
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I did not view the entire presentation.
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Please fill in the blank. The rabies virus currently kills an estimated ___________ people per year, worldwide.
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1 – 50
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1,000 – 5,000
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55,000 – 75,000
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500,000 – 750,000
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1 to 5 million
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C. 55,000 – 75,000 -
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Rabies virus infection is underreported and underdiagnosed worldwide.
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True
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False
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A. True -
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Typical symptom(s) of the early (prodromal) stage of a rabies virus infection in cats and dogs include:
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Lethargy.
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Fever.
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Anorexia.
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Behavior reversals.
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All of the above.
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E. All of the above. -
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Rabies vaccines are 100% effective.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
B. False -
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Pre-exposure rabies vaccination for humans:
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Involves three intramuscular injections (on day 0, 7 and 21).
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Typically costs around $825.
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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.
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All of the above.
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Does not exist.
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D. All of the above. -
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Since the 1980s, which animal is most frequently found to be infected with rabies in the United States?
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Humans
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Bats
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Raccoons
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Cats
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Dogs
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C. Raccoons -
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The rabies virus is transmitted by:
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A and C.
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Infected saliva from bites, scratches and mucus membranes.
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Infected cornea and organ transplants.
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Infected urine and feces.
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A and B.
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E. A and B. -
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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.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. True -
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Which of the following is important to realize regarding rabies virus infection?
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Rabies virus is here and it can come into your animal shelter or rescue organization.
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Animal shelter or rescue workers should receive pre-exposure rabies vaccination.
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Bites and/or scratches should not be ignored (even if the animal has received a rabies vaccination previously).
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A and C.
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All of the above.
Correct Answer
E. All of the above. -
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Which of the following statistical statements about rabies virus infection is correct?
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All of the above.
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In 1947, about 7,000 dogs were diagnosed with rabies virus infection; in 2011, this number had decreased to 70.
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In 1930, 250 human deaths per year were attributed to rabies virus infection. Presently, this number has decreased to 2 per year.
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In 1947, about 10,000 cats were diagnosed with rabies virus infection; in 2011, this number had decreased to 1,000.
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A and B.
Correct Answer
E. A and B. -
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