| Republic of the Philippines
Province of Pangasinan MUNICIPALITY OF CALASIAO MUNICIPAL HEALTH OFFICE |
| RABIES |
| 1. What is Rabies?
Rabies is a viral infection of animals that can be transmitted to humans. It is caused by a virus of the Rhabdoviridae family, which attacks the central nervous system. The virus is usually excreted in the saliva of an infected animal. Rabies is almost fatal once symptoms or signs appear. 2. How is Rabies Transmitted? Rabies can affect in any warm blooded animal (domestic and wild). In the Philippines, rabies has been transmitted to humans from the bites of dogs (98%) and cats (2%). The virus is usually transmitted through the saliva of infected animals, most often by a bite or scratch or licks on broken skin or mucous membrane, such as the eyes, nose or mouth. In very rare cases, person to person transmission has occured when saliva droplets were dispersed in the air. 3. What are the Signs and Symptoms of Canine Rabies? 1. Unusual restlessness 2. Fever 3. Dilatation of pupils 4. Watchful apprehensive look 5. Biting at inanimate objects 6. Aimless running and unprovoked agressiveness 7. Dificulty of swallowing followed by a change in the bark or howling sounds of animals 4. What are the Signs and Symptoms of Human Rabies? 1. Fever 2. Anorexia 3. Nausea & vomiting 4. Headache 5. Pain or paresthesia at site bite 6. Signs of nervous system dysfunction as hyperactivity, disorientation, hallucination, seizures & paralysis 5. What To Do To Prevent Rabies? 1. When exposed or bitten by an animal (rabid or not), wash & flush the wound thoroughly with soap and water then seek medical attention for possible post esposure vaccination and wound care immediately. 2. Then consult a veterinarian or trained personnel to observe your pet for 14 days for signs of rabies. 3. Be a Responsible Pet Owner by having your dog vaccinated for anti-rabies. Dog Control (leashing or confinement in the house). 4. Consult for Rabies Diagnosis & Surveilance of the area. 5. Mobilize for Community Participation. 6. If an animal bites you, there are a few simple steps you can take: -Wash the wound with lots of soap and running water. - Go to a physician or emergency room immediately if the bite is severe or bleeding. - In any case, notify your physician that an animal bit you. - Make sure that you are up to date on your tetanus vaccination. - Take antibiotics if your physician prescribes them. - If possible and without causing further injury, try to identify or capture the biting animal. The biting animal will have to be observed for 10 to 14 days. If it is not ill after that time, you were not exposed to rabies. Alternatively, dogs and cats can be euthanized and tested immediately. High-risk wild animals should be killed and tested immediately. For other exposures, consult the nearest Animal Bite Center or your local health department. |
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| Region 1 Medical Center
Dagupan City, Pangasinan Dr. Ceasar Guico Dr. Rodirigo Tamondong Ms. Loreta Marinas Ms. Laudi Ferrer-Reyes Tel No. (075) 5234103 |
| Western Pangasinan District Hospital
Alaminos, Pangasinan Dr. Jovito Rivera Dr. Vicente Tongson, Jr. Dr. Victoriano M. Rosario Ms. Josephine Millan Ms. Milmar C. Bautista Tel No. (075) 5527129 |
| Don Amadeo Perez, Sr., Memorial Hospital
Urdaneta City, Pangasinan Dr. Noel Obidoza Dr. Bernardo Macaraig Ms. Mary Eleanor B. Mayo Ms. Nelia Baltazar Tel No. (075) 5682470 |
| ANIMAL BITE CENTERS IN REGION I |
| Roque Ablan, Sr., Memorial Hospital Laoag City, Ilocos Norte Dr. Lerma Taylan Mr. Franklin Corpuz Tel No. (077) 7720303 |
| Gabriela Silang Memorial Hospital
Vigan, Ilocos Sur Dr. Ferdinand Ragasa Ms. Estrella Rafanan Tel No. (077) 7222782 |
| Dona Gregoria Memorial Hospital
Agoo, La Union Dr. Gene Estandian Dr. Arsenio Parazo Mr. Richard Mendoza Ms. Gloria Songcuan Tel No. (072) 5210216 |