Rebies is a fatal viral disease that causes lizwirus (Lyssevirus) and affects the brain and central nervous system. The recent death Bridgesh Solunki has highly highlighted awareness of Bridgesh Solunki in Bulgushahr of Uttar Pradesh. Bridgesh had brought minor bruises while saving a puppy about two months ago, which he ignored. This causes his death. This incident shows that a lot of wrong concepts about rebies are prevalent, as the disease is only with the cutting of the dog.
Rebies virus primarily spreads through an infected animal saliva. It is usually with cutting, but the virus can also enter the body’s contact or lar contact or mucous membrane (such as eye, mouth, etc.). According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 97% of rebies in India are with dogs, but also other mammards, fox, can also spread rebies. Livestock, buffaloes and horses can also take rebies, although they are less likely to spread rebies in humans. Small rats such as rats, sharus and rabbits don’t usually spread rebies. In addition, the dog lick can be rebies if their char comes in contact with the open wound.
Myth and facts about Rebies
Myth: Rebies is only with the cutting of the dog
Truth: Rebives can only be in touch with the cutting, cutting, monkeys, resistance, and saliva, but the cutting, monkeys, sides and other mammards. Pets can also be dangerous if they are not vaccinated.
Myth: Scratching or small wounds are not dangerous
Truth: If the lar of an infected animal with rebies is in touch with a scratch or small wound, the virus may enter the body. Bridget Solanki’s death is an example, where an illustration of a small scratch proved to be fatal.
Myth: Cannot Rebies After Acquiring
Truth: Vaccination (Product Longexis or Pep) is very effective, but if not taken in the right time, it may be ineffective. An example in 2024, the death of Maharashtra in 2024, which had died with rebies despite the vaccination.
Myth: If the dog lives for 10 days, there is no danger of rebies
Truth: This is partially true. If the dog remains alive for 10 days after cutting, rabies are less than the relator of Rebies because the dog is not usually alive than 10 days. But it should not fully trust, it is safe to vaccinate immediately.
What to do after dog cutting?
Clean the wound: immediately after cutting or scratching, wash the wound for 10-15 minutes with water and soap. After that, apply antiseptic like Batadin or Datol. It helps kill the virus.
Take immediate medical help: Take the first dose of Anti-Rebies Vaccine within 24 hours. Are usually given 5 doses (0, 3, 7, 14, and 28 days). In case of deep wounds, the RibiS Imunoglobulin (RIG) may be required.
Symptoms and risks
Ribies symptoms may appear 1-3 months after cutting, although they can last for a few weeks. Initial symptoms include burning or tingling in fever, headache, and cutting space. Later, water fear (hydrophobia), muscles appear serious symptoms like confusion, confusion and coma. Once the symptoms appear, Rebies is about 100% fatal.