TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Rabies is a disease from a deadly virus that directly attacks the nervous system of land mammals and can be transmitted to humans. Historical records of the spread of animal rabies which is transmitted to humans in Indonesia date back to 1884. Initially, the rabies virus stabbed horses. The series of discoveries of this virus were successively discovered by the Dutch. In 1884 horse rabies was discovered by Schrool, the dog rabies virus was discovered in 1894 by Esser W and Penning, and its transmission to the human body was discovered by EV De Haan in 1894. However, this rabies is usually parasitic in the dog’s body so it is often referred to as dog disease. Crazy.
Another record states that in Indonesia, the effects of rabies dog bites which are transmitted to humans reach 98% which come from monkeys, cats and civets. During the incubation period or when a person comes into direct contact with this virus, it will take about 35-65 days for the body to recognize the effect as a dangerous disease and become a fatal disease. Immediately seek medical help after being bitten, bitten, or scratched by any animal, even though you don’t know for sure whether the animal is infected with rabies or not. Prevent it is better done immediately. Following are the symptoms of rabies which cause tens of thousands of human deaths per year in various countries.
1. Flu-like symptoms
Flu-like symptoms in people with rabies are the most common and underestimated symptoms. Of course this is very dangerous for you because it is considered just an ordinary illness for yourself and those around you who experience it. Early symptoms of rabies infection can make you feel like you have a cold accompanied by a high fever, feel tired easily, have chills, have a sore throat that makes it difficult to swallow, insomnia and muscle aches. Recognizing the incoming flu symptoms requires remembering what activities with animals you have done.
2. Feeling Restless and Confused
Furthermore, there is a possibility of potentially experiencing mental disorders such as feeling anxious and confused due to the transmission of the rabies virus. You will also experience hallucinations so that you are confused and difficult to distinguish between what is real and what is not. To avoid this, carry out routine vaccinations on your pet. The rabies virus is easily transmitted to the human body, especially if your immune system is low.
3. Sciatica Resembling Tingling
Apart from the dangers of flu-like symptoms, there are also symptoms of rheumatic pain resembling pins and needles that are often not realized about the spread of the rabies virus in humans. However, you will feel the pain of rabies after a few days of transmission through bites, saliva droplets, or scratches. In addition to rheumatic pain, the area infected with the rabies virus will cause intense itching and quite sore.
4. Coma and Death
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Coma and death will come at an advanced stage because you may not notice the symptoms of rabies in your body or delay treatment for more than a few weeks. The rabies virus will also be very dangerous because it can make you lose your life within a few hours after you have faced signs of death for 4 to 7 days. You can avoid this most dangerous risk if you use a ventilator immediately.
5. Numb Body
The body of a person with the rabies virus will be increasingly unable to respond or feel numb. This is due to the death of the muscles so that they have the potential to experience paralysis.
6. Experience Sleep Disorders
Often experience a type of sleep apnea disorder, in which your breathing stops temporarily several times during sleep.
7. Fear of Water
The reaction of rabies or mad dogs makes the sufferer start to be afraid of water so that the rabies virus becomes more comfortable invading the body.
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ALFI MUNA SYARIFAH
2023-05-17 06:03:00
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