Category FAQs Search : Rabies
Question: What are the signs and symptoms of Rabies in Human?
Answer: Human rabies has the following signs and symptoms:
-pain or itching at the site of the bite wound (in 80% of cases)
-fever, malaise, headache lasting for 2–4 days.
-hydrophobia (fear of water)
-intolerance to noise, bright light or air
-fear of impending death
-anger, irritability and depression
-hyperactivity
-at a later stage the mere sight of water may provoke spasms in the neck and throat
-the duration of illness is usually 2–3 days, but might stretch to 5–6 days or more when receiving intensive care support.
(Source: World Health Organization, 03 Dec 2024)
Source Link: https://iris.who.int/bitstream/handle/10665/205089/B5010.pdf