Which animals have given people rabies? Attached is a breakdown of rabies risk in different countries and regions around the world

Many people believe that rabies vaccine is required as long as you are bitten or scratched by an animal, because the case fatality rate is almost 100%; Those who have some knowledge of the relevant profession may know to clean the wound as soon as possible, and then go for the rabies vaccine, if necessary, use passive immunization preparations.

But here’s the question—Which animals are “theoretically” capable of rabies? Which animals have never actually caused rabies in humans?

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Next, we look at which animal injuries can lead to rabies in humans, and group them according to their characteristics, so that we can better understand the risks of different animals after exposure (red /strong> animals have caused human cases).

[Third exposure group]

Bats are animals that must be listed separately because “exposure to “As a tertiary exposure, therefore in any case exposure to bats should be followed by vaccination and the use of passive immunization agents in accordance with the tertiary exposure.

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Focus: “Injured by bats, post-exposure treatment for rabies must be carried out—cleaning wounds, rabies vaccines, passive immune preparations”

[Ferocious and cunning group]

In addition to bats, some wild animals can also cause rabies in humans, including wolves, foxes, monkeys And other animals can not only be infected with rabies virus, but can also transmit the virus to humans, resulting in human rabies cases. Therefore, exposure to these animals, the best way to deal with rabies post-exposure prophylaxis as soon as possible.

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Important: “Wolves, foxes, monkeys can all cause rabies in humans, and in addition to rabies, be careful of tetanus or become part of the meal”

【Ten Day Observation Group】

cat, dog, ferret is a very interesting combination, although exposure to all three Animals can cause rabies in humans, but on the premise that rabies vaccines are available and animals can be observed, exposure to these three animals can be carried out “10-day observation method”, that is to say, within 10 days of observation, vaccination is required, but more than If the animal is still alive at 10 days, then subsequent doses can be skipped.

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Focus: “The animals that can be observed must be vaccinated while being vaccinated, and the animals that cannot be observed must be vaccinated carefully”

[Poisoned Little Group]

Raccoon, Skunk, Mongoose, Raccoon (Racoon dog , the literal translation is “raccoon dog”, which is also the prototype of the Japanese animation “Ding Dong Cat”) These animals are not very large, but they are also hosts of rabies virus. Among them, raccoons, skunks and mongooses have been clearly recorded to cause rabies in humans, and although raccoon dogs have no records of human rabies, in many countries and regions are found to have a high proportion of animal rabies , so also need to pay attention.

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Important: “From the current situation, adopting Jingle cat is still not found to have rabies, but — definitely not recommended”

【Social Animal Group】

Like young people today, others such as pig, cattle, sheep, Livestock, including horses, donkeys, and deer, are also infected with rabies virus and have also caused human cases of rabies. But the most interesting is the sheep-related case, because shepherds and their sheep were attacked by mad wolves, and then the wounds on their hands came into contact with wool contaminated with wolf saliva, resulting in the three father and son. Died of rabies

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emphasis: “If it weren’t for the documentation, I would even consider the sheep’s case an onion news, but it’s true”

[Rodent Group]

Rodents like Rabbit are cute, but the truth is rabbit, rat, hamster< /strong>, Groundhog, etc. can be infected with rabies virus, but it should be noted that there is no evidence that these animals can infect humans, and a more appropriate explanation is that these animals are exposed to rabies virus after exposure to rabies virus. Before I could hurt humans, it was already a day… It’s a bit pitiful to think about.

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Focus: “There are no cases of rabies in humans caused by wild rodents, and it is even more unlikely that they are kept in domestic cages”

[Human and Animal Harmless Group]

The representative works of this group are animals such as chicken, duck, duck, turtle, and turtle. These animals do not transmit rabies virus, even if they are pecked. , bites, and wing flapping wounds will not lead to the emergence of rabies, but it does not mean that there are no other risks – such as water birds are natural hosts of influenza viruses, and being bitten by turtles is very painful.

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Emphasis: “Instead of worrying about rabies from being injured by animals like poultry, think about what seasoning to put in the soup pot”

In summary, post-exposure prophylaxis for rabies is not necessary for all mammals exposed to Pets that come into contact with wild animals do not need to be considered at all, and some animals that appear to be incompatible with rabies virus actually carry a risk of rabies virus transmission.

Of course, on the one hand, we need to learn to reduce the risk of rabies with vaccines, but on the other hand, we also need to know – Controlling the source is not difficult! Especially former owners who manage their owners well or discard animals!

Finally, let me remind you again: the case fatality rate of rabies is close to 100%.

[Appendix: Rabies risk grading around the world]

(Sort by Chinese Pinyin)

May the world be free from disease!

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