In the summer months, when our children spend more time outdoors, especially cat and dog scratching and rabies vaccination can be a matter of curiosity.
Rabies infection is caused by the rabies virus. The rabies virus is spread through the saliva of infected animals. Any mammal can transmit the rabies virus to other species. Infected animals can spread the virus by biting another animal or person. Among the species with the highest probability of catching and transmitting rabies in our country are domestic animals such as horses, donkeys, cows, goats, cats and dogs, and wild animals such as bears, jackals, pigs, hedgehogs, skunks, moles, wolves, foxes, martens and bats.
The symptoms of rabies are similar to flu symptoms and can last for days. After this initial stage, fever, headache, confusion, hyperactivity, vomiting, nausea, insomnia, difficulty swallowing, increased salivation, partial paralysis, and hallucinations are seen. It results in death.
Skin disruption by an animal bite or scratch is potentially sufficient for transmission of the rabies virus. In case of such a bite or scratch, there is no need to be afraid if the skin is not damaged at all and if the animal is a pet that you are sure of has been vaccinated.
However, in bites or scratches where the skin integrity is damaged; If the animal is a stray or a pet that is not sure whether it has been vaccinated, the area should be washed with plenty of soap and water for at least 5 minutes and then wrapped with a clean cloth. The person should be taken to a health institution and taken to a vaccination program without losing time. Please do not neglect to vaccinate your animals, and consult your doctor in case of animal bites or scratches.
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