rabies

noun

ra·bies ˈrā-bēz How to pronounce rabies (audio)

plural rabies

: an acute virus disease of the nervous system of mammals that is caused by a rhabdovirus (species Rabies virus of the genus Lyssavirus) usually transmitted through the bite of a rabid animal and that is characterized typically by increased salivation, abnormal behavior, and eventual paralysis and death when untreated

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Another myth that needs to be dispelled, Dickson says, is about bats carrying rabies.

Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 10 Sep. 2022 Finally, in October southern states will receive their rabies vaccines.

Zoe Sottile, CNN, 27 Aug. 2022 Japan requires a notification to the Animal Quarantine Service at least 40 days before arrival, with documentation of the highflying feline’s rabies antibodies.

Michelle Ye Hee Lee, Washington Post, 24 Aug. 2022 Health officials recommend vaccinating all domestic pets against rabies to reduce the risks of spread.

Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2022 The health department investigates animal bites due to potential risks for human rabies exposure.

Paul Gattis | Pgattis@al.com, al, 14 July 2022 Austin: University of Texas officials are warning students to stay away from raccoons on campus after three students were bitten and received rabies vaccinations as a precaution.

From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 29 Apr. 2022 Pets can also be vaccinated for rabies, according to the Louisville Department of Health.

The Courier-Journal, 17 Aug. 2022 The officers worked with an Animal Control Officer to capture the dogs, who were put in quarantine and tested for rabies.

Kc Baker, Peoplemag, 3 Aug. 2022 See More

Medical Definition

rabies

noun

ra·bies ˈrā-bēz How to pronounce rabies (audio)

plural rabies

: an acute virus disease of the central nervous system of warm-blooded animals that is transmitted in infected saliva usually through the bite of a rabid animal and that is typically characterized by fatigue, headache, fever, and general discomfort progressing to increased salivation, excitability, confusion, muscle weakness and spasms, hallucinations, abnormal behavior, paralysis, coma, and death

Note: Rabies has a long incubation period that averages several weeks but may be as long as several years. Once the symptoms appear, rabies is typically untreatable and fatal. If received soon after the bite of a rabid animal, treatment is usually effective and involves administration of immune globulin and a series of rabies vaccine injections. Rabies is caused by a rhabdovirus (species Rabies virus of the genus Lyssavirus).

called also hydrophobia

单词	rabies
释义	rabies noun ra·bies ˈrā-bēz plural rabies : an acute virus disease of the nervous system of mammals that is caused by a rhabdovirus (species Rabies virus of the genus Lyssavirus) usually transmitted through the bite of a rabid animal and that is characterized typically by increased salivation, abnormal behavior, and eventual paralysis and death when untreated Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web Another myth that needs to be dispelled, Dickson says, is about bats carrying rabies. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 10 Sep. 2022 Finally, in October southern states will receive their rabies vaccines. Zoe Sottile, CNN, 27 Aug. 2022 Japan requires a notification to the Animal Quarantine Service at least 40 days before arrival, with documentation of the highflying feline’s rabies antibodies. Michelle Ye Hee Lee, Washington Post, 24 Aug. 2022 Health officials recommend vaccinating all domestic pets against rabies to reduce the risks of spread. Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2022 The health department investigates animal bites due to potential risks for human rabies exposure. Paul Gattis \| Pgattis@al.com, al, 14 July 2022 Austin: University of Texas officials are warning students to stay away from raccoons on campus after three students were bitten and received rabies vaccinations as a precaution. From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 29 Apr. 2022 Pets can also be vaccinated for rabies, according to the Louisville Department of Health. The Courier-Journal, 17 Aug. 2022 The officers worked with an Animal Control Officer to capture the dogs, who were put in quarantine and tested for rabies. Kc Baker, Peoplemag, 3 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology New Latin, from Latin, madness, from rabere to rave — more at rage First Known Use circa 1598, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing rabies anti-rabies anti-rabies Kids Definition rabies noun ra·bies ˈrā-bēz : a deadly disease of the nervous system that affects animals and can be passed on to people by the bite of an infected animal Medical Definition rabies noun ra·bies ˈrā-bēz plural rabies : an acute virus disease of the central nervous system of warm-blooded animals that is transmitted in infected saliva usually through the bite of a rabid animal and that is typically characterized by fatigue, headache, fever, and general discomfort progressing to increased salivation, excitability, confusion, muscle weakness and spasms, hallucinations, abnormal behavior, paralysis, coma, and death Note: Rabies has a long incubation period that averages several weeks but may be as long as several years. Once the symptoms appear, rabies is typically untreatable and fatal. If received soon after the bite of a rabid animal, treatment is usually effective and involves administration of immune globulin and a series of rabies vaccine injections. Rabies is caused by a rhabdovirus (species Rabies virus of the genus Lyssavirus). called also hydrophobia
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rabies

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