notifiable disease and required actions

Question 1

what is rabies

Answer 1

a viral disease that affects the central nervous system in mammals. it is almost fatal once symptoms appear

Question 2

what are the symptoms of rabies

Answer 2

changes in behaviour
aggression
excessive drooling
paralysis
difficulty swallowing

Question 3

what are the actions if rabies is suspected/confirmed

Answer 3

• immediately notify APPHA
• quarantine measures to prevent spread
• euthanasia of affected animals
• vaccination program for high risk animals
  strict import regulations to prevent entry into the uk