Once you get this disease, it is impossible to survive! The survival rate from this 'killer' is 0%, know the symptoms

Just imagine… you are completely healthy, living your daily life, but one day a virus enters your body which takes your life in a few days and that too a painful death! Sounds scary, right? 

Just imagine… you are completely healthy, living your daily life, but one day a virus enters your body which takes your life in a few days and that too a painful death! Sounds scary, right? But this is not a film story, but a horrifying reality. We are talking about that 'silent killer' which, once it enters the body, has not spared almost anyone in the world till now. Even in the medical world, hearing its name sends shivers down the spine, because the survival rate is considered to be zero (0%). The disease we are talking about is Rabies.

 

This is an infection that may seem minor, but its consequences are so terrible that scientists and doctors have not been able to find a cure for it till date. Rabies is a viral disease that spreads to humans through the bite or scratch of animals like dogs, cats, monkeys, bats. If an infected animal bites and the vaccine is not taken in time, the virus attacks the brain and nervous system. Once the symptoms start, the survival rate is 0%. Yes, you are reading it right – zero. 

How is rabies spread?

The rabies virus is spread through the saliva of an animal. Infection can occur through an infected animal's bite, scratch or even if the saliva comes in contact with an open wound or mucous membrane such as the eyes and mouth. In India, most cases are caused by dog bites.

 

Rabies symptoms

The initial symptoms of rabies may seem like flu, but within 2-3 days they take a fatal form:

* Fever and headache

*  Restlessness and nervousness

*  Throat cramps, difficulty in swallowing

*  Fear of air or water

*  Excessive salivation

*  Mental confusion and anger

*  Paralysis and finally coma, and death

Preventive measures

Prevention of rabies is possible only if the vaccine is taken immediately after the bite. According to the WHO, it is necessary to take the vaccine within 24 hours after being bitten by an infected animal. After this, a total of 4-5 doses are given, which can prevent infection.

Disclaimer : Dear reader, thank you for reading this news. This news has been written only to make you aware. We have taken the help of general information in writing this. If you read anything related to your health anywhere, then definitely consult a doctor before adopting it.