- Rabies is viral disease that causes inflammation of brain (acute encephalitis) in warm-blooded animals.
- It is zoonotic disease i.e. transmitted from one species to another, commonly by bite or scratch from infected animal such as dogs to humans.
- The rabies virus infects central nervous system (CNS) and ultimately causes disease in brain and death.
- Domestic dogs are most common reservoir of rabies virus.
- Dog-mediated rabies accounts for more than 95% of human deaths.
- Its symptoms include neurological problems and a fear of light and water.
- Vaccination of pets helps to prevent and control rabies.
