Rabies Paralytic

Paralytic rabies, also known as silent rabies or r. paralytica is a form of the disease caused by the rabies virus. Unlike the classical form of rabies, which is characterized by aggressiveness and nervous symptoms, paralytic rabies manifests itself in the form of predominantly paralytic symptoms.

Rabies is a viral disease that affects the central nervous system of mammals, including humans. It is caused by the rabies virus, which is transmitted through mucous membranes and wounds, usually through contact with infected animals such as dogs, foxes, cats and bats.

A characteristic feature of paralytic rabies is the absence of aggressiveness and excessive salivation, which are usually observed in the classical form of rabies. Instead, patients with paralytic rabies may experience muscle weakness, paralysis, and sensory loss. These symptoms may develop gradually and progress over time.

Paralytic rabies is a rare form of rabies and accounts for about 20% of all cases of the disease. It usually occurs during viral load, when the virus reaches high concentrations in nerve tissue and causes inflammation. This inflammation causes damage to nerve cells and myelin sheaths, leading to paralysis and disruption of normal nervous system function.

Diagnosis of paralytic rabies is based on clinical symptoms, a history of exposure to possible sources of the virus, and laboratory tests. Treatment of this form of rabies involves supporting the patient, preventing complications, and relieving symptoms. However, as with other forms of rabies, paralytic rabies is virtually incurable and often leads to death.

Prevention of paralytic rabies is based on preventive measures such as vaccinating animals, controlling stray animal populations, and providing preventive treatment to people at high risk of infection. Public education about rabies and its transmission also plays an important role in preventing the spread of the disease.

Paralytic rabies, although rare, continues to pose a danger to animals and people. Understanding the symptoms, diagnosis and preventive measures are essential to control and prevent this disease. Paralytic rabies is a reminder of the need to control rabies in general and highlights the importance of preventive measures to protect public health.



Paralytic rabies is an acute infectious disease caused by the rabies virus, characterized by damage to the central nervous system and ending in the development of severe paralysis and, as a rule, death.

The disease occurs in sporadic cases, less often as an epizootic. Under natural conditions, the reservoir and carrier of the virus are wild animals - foxes, wolves, jackals, less often dogs, cats, rodents, etc. Human infection occurs when a sick animal bites or infected saliva comes into contact with the mucous membranes and damaged skin. Susceptibility to the rabies virus is high. The incubation period ranges from 10 to 90 days and depends on where the virus was introduced.