Treatment

(http://rabiesalliance.org/rabies

/what-is-rabies-and-frequently

-asked-questions/)

      After an animal bite occurs it is important to wash the wound with soap, water and an antiseptic. If possible, one should try to quarantine the animal that caused the bite. If the animal is a pet, it should be brought to a veterinarian where it will be observed or euthanized depending on its vaccination history. If the animal is wild, the local health department should be contacted, where they will further investigate the situation. After the bite, it is essential to seek medical care as soon as possible, because once symptoms are presented the disease is fatal. Depending on what type of animal the bite came from, the treatment options may vary. Some people may not need treatment, while others will require it. The incubation period allows for post exposure prophylaxis to occur to prevent the virus from reaching the brain. This consists of one dose of immune globulin and four does of rabies vaccine over the course of fourteen days. Post exposure prophylaxis has been proven to be 100% successful if given before the onset of symptoms (Brower). 

Category III Exposure 

(http://www.siouxfalls.org/police/

uniformed/support-services/animal-control

/animal-bites.aspx)

Category II Exposure
(http://www.wormsandgermsblog.com/tags/bats/)

Table recognizing the different categories of exposure to rabies and the correlating post-exposure measures.
(http://crudem.org/rabies-in-haiti/)