Rabies, a lethal zoonotic disease, is one of the major health issues worldwide. In India, 20,000 deaths and 17.4 million animal bites occur annually. 1 Rabies transmission primarily includes the bite of wild animals and the saliva of the contaminated host. The incubation period is unpredictable from 2 weeks to 6 years. During this time, the virus takes advantage of different pathways to escape defensive responses from the host. Neuropathological symptoms are mild; however, neurological indications lead to catastrophic results. 2 Appropriate wound cleaning and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) with vaccines like PVRV, PCECV, HDCV, etc.
helps in the prevention of rabies. The PEP protocol depends on the exposure category, immunological status, and previous immunization against rabies. 3 The awareness about rabies and its prevention mitigates the disease burden. 1 In this video, Dr. M. K.…
