Rabies
Rabies

Summary/Abstract: Introduction: Rabies is one of the oldest known infectious diseases and is considered to be presents spread remains an actual zoonosis. Rabies is a disease caused by a neurotropicby a virus of the genus Lyssavirus (family Rhabdoviridae, order Mononegavirales), which is transmitted toall mammals. The aim of our article is to provide a comprehensive overview of the epidemiology, transmission, pathogenesis and advances in diagnostics, about vaccination, therapeutic options, prevention and control strategy. Core of Work: There are many variants (or strains) of the virus, each of which has a specificthe host. All variants are zoonotic. Carnivores and bats are the main hosts reservoir. Most cases of human rabies are caused by dog bites. Regulation the occurrence of rabies in domesticated and free-living animals is based on their vaccination, which the risk of rabies in humans decreases. Conclusion: For the first time, World Health Organization, World Organization for Animal Health, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and Global Alliance for Rabies Control are united and determined to reach the strategic plan to prevent human death from dog-transmitted rabies by 2030.

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