Lecture 26 - Rabies II

No

Is rabies found in Hawaii?

EBLV1, ABLV

What two lyssaviruses are carried only in bats and are rarely transmitted to terrestrial reservoirs? Few human fatalities have been reported and bats may develop persistent infections but rarely show clinical signs.

No

Are there any vaccination programs available for use to prevent rabies in bats?

Aerosol

One possible route for rabies transmission, other than bites, is what? This is especially important to acknowledge for people exploring caves with high bat populations. It is rare but has been reported.

Yes

If a person is in a room with a bat and is unconscious, should they be considered exposed to rabies if the bat tests positive?

Direct FA

What diagnostic technique is used postmortem to detect rabies antigen on fresh brain tissue from a dead animal? It is considered the gold standard for diagnosis. RT-PCR and DRIT may also be used.

No

Is there any reliable antemortem test for rabies, and is post-exposure prophylaxis commonly done for animals?

Serology

What testing technique is done in animals to document a response to the rabies vaccine via detection of antibodies? Titers are indicative of a response to either vaccine or infection, but does not equal protection and cannot be used for diagnosis.

No

Does a serological negative result indicate that rabies can be ruled out from a case? If positive, you should also verify that the animal was never vaccinated.

Triennial

Which type of domestic animal rabies vaccine is given initially at 3 months of age, then after one year, and then every three years after that?

Annual

Which domestic animal rabies vaccine is first given at 3 months of age, and then each year after that?

No

Can private vets provide rabies vaccination to wildlife? The live vaccinia vaccine is only approved for use in these animals.

28

An animal is considered to be immunized how many days after an initial vaccination? This is when the peak rabies antibody titer is reached. It is also considered to be immunized when a booster vaccination has been administered in accordance with the compendium, typically one year later.

Canarypox

What specific vaccine is licensed for use in cats only and is regulated by the USDA-APHIS department of biologics?

Fibrosarcomas

It is recommended that adjuvenated vaccines not be used for cats as they can induce what neoplasias?