Lyssaviruses

Lyssaviruses are a group of viruses that cause various diseases in animals and humans. These viruses belong to the rhabdovirus family and include many different strains, each of which can cause different diseases.

Lyssaviruses are highly infectious and can be transmitted through saliva, blood, feces or other body secretions. They can infect various species of animals and humans, including dogs, cats, cows, pigs, horses, birds and even humans.

The most common disease caused by lyssaviruses is rabies. Rabies is a serious disease that affects the nervous system and can lead to death. It is caused by the rabies virus, which is transmitted through the bites of infected animals or through contact with their saliva.

In addition to rabies, lyssaviruses can cause various other diseases in animals, including encephalitis, encephalomyelopolyradiculoneuritis, paralysis, polyneuropathy, and others. In humans, lyssaviruses can also cause diseases of the nervous system, such as encephalomyelitis, meningitis, polyradiculomyelitis and others.

Various methods are used to combat lyssaviruses, including vaccination of animals and humans, as well as the use of antibiotics and other drugs. However, despite all efforts, lyssavirus infections continue to be a serious problem for animal and human health throughout the world.