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Rabies
A viral disease caused by the Lyssavirus, primarily transmitted through the saliva of infected animals, leading to severe neurological symptoms and often death if untreated.
Rhabdoviridae
The family of viruses to which the rabies virus belongs.
Lyssavirus
The genus of viruses that includes the rabies virus (RABV) and other related viruses.
RABV
The most important strain of Lyssavirus responsible for rabies worldwide, primarily transmitted by carnivores and bats.
EBL1
A strain of Lyssavirus that circulates in certain regions, alongside RABV.
Epidemiology
The study of how rabies spreads among different species, including domestic and wild animals.
Incidence
The occurrence rate of rabies cases in a specific population, such as the number of animal cases in Poland.
Post-exposure vaccination
A critical intervention for individuals bitten by potentially rabid animals to prevent the onset of rabies.
Oral vaccination
A method used to vaccinate wildlife, particularly foxes, to control rabies spread in certain regions.
Innate immunity
The body's initial defense mechanism against rabies, which can limit the infection's progression.
Acquired immunity
Long-lasting immunity developed after vaccination against rabies, correlated with serum antibody levels.
Laboratory diagnostics
Methods used to confirm rabies infection, including virus antigen detection and tissue culture.
Public education
Efforts to inform the public about rabies prevention, control measures, and the importance of vaccination.
Vaccination of domestic animals
Mandatory vaccination protocols for dogs and voluntary for other species to prevent rabies transmission.
PUREVAX R
A special non-adjuvanted vaccine for cats designed to reduce the risk of post-injection sarcomas.
Economic burden
The financial impact of rabies, estimated at 3 billion dollars annually due to healthcare costs and loss of productivity.
Rabies-free regions
Areas where rabies has been eradicated, often isolated islands or regions with strict control measures.
Transmission
The primary method of rabies spread, which occurs through bites from infected animals, particularly dogs and bats.
Rabies signs in bats
Symptoms indicating rabies infection in bats, such as atypical behavior and inability to fly.
