In this informative video, Dr. Seema Joshi, a Senior Pediatrician, provides an in-depth explanation of rabies, a deadly viral disease primarily transmitted through animal bites, especially from dogs. Rabies is preventable with timely medical intervention, and Dr. Joshi walks viewers through the essential knowledge required to manage potential exposure and avoid fatal consequences.
Dog Bite & Its Management
Dog bites are the most common route of rabies transmission. Dr. Joshi outlines the immediate steps to take if bitten by a dog. These steps include thoroughly cleaning the wound with soap and water, assessing the bite’s severity, and seeking medical attention without delay. Quick action reduces the risk of rabies infection.
Symptoms of Rabies
The symptoms of rabies can begin with flu-like signs, such as fever and headache. As the infection progresses, symptoms worsen, often including confusion, hallucinations, seizures, and paralysis. Recognizing these signs early is crucial for prompt treatment.
How Does Rabies Spread?
Rabies is primarily spread through the saliva or nervous tissue of an infected animal. The virus is transmitted when an animal bites or scratches a person. Dr. Joshi emphasizes the importance of avoiding direct contact with potentially infected animals and taking immediate action if bitten.
Treatment for Animal/Dog Bites
When bitten by any animal, especially a dog, immediate wound management is vital. Dr. Joshi advises cleaning the bite site with soap and water, applying antiseptic, and seeking medical care promptly to prevent infection and rabies transmission.
Which Animals Can Spread Rabies?
While dogs are the most common carriers, other animals like bats, raccoons, foxes, and cats can also spread rabies. Dr. Joshi advises caution around any wild or stray animals and explains how different animals pose varying levels of risk for rabies transmission.
Wound Management
Dr. Joshi underscores the importance of properly cleaning the bite site with soap and water, applying antiseptic, and keeping an eye out for signs of infection. Proper wound care helps reduce the risk of complications, including rabies.
How to Prevent Dog Bites
To prevent dog bites, Dr. Joshi shares important tips, such as remaining calm around unfamiliar dogs, teaching children how to behave safely with animals, and avoiding direct contact with aggressive dogs.
Time stamps:
0:00 Introduction
0:43 Dog bite and its management
1:57 What is rabies?
2:29 Symptoms of Rabies
2:58 How does rabies get spread?
4:34 Treatment on animal/dog bite
5:29 Which animals can spread rabies
7:02 What should we avoid doing when an animal bites us?
8:06 Things we should know if animal bite us
8:23 Wound management
9:42 Rabies vaccination and its categories
13:00 Types of vaccination
14:24 When should rabies vaccination be started?
14:47 What is immunoglobulin?
16:02 Introduction to Pre and Post exposure prophylaxis?
18:42 Pre exposure prophylaxis
20:02 Post exposure prophylaxis
23:02 How can we prevent dog bites?
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