Commonly associated with bites of an infected animal (dogs, skunks, monkeys, foxes, raccoons, and bats), rabies is a brain-attacking disease that will make your brain swelling. Convulsion, respiratory depression, and death are the most common risks your doctor will tell you about this disease. Without prompt action, death is certain.

Symptoms

1. Delirium
2. Drooling
3. Pain and itchiness at the bite site
4. Muscle spasms
5. Hallucinations
6. Fever
7. Insomnia
8. Anxiety
9. Convulsion
10. Stress
11. Excitability
12. Aggression
13. Loss of muscle function
14. Tingling and numbness

Prevention Tips from Unanderra Family Doctors

As your Unanderra Doctor will tell you, vaccination is the best prevention for rabies. Your Unanderra Doctor would also recommend to avoiding wild animals, especially on streets.

One of our friendly customer care representatives should be able to assist you to get further information. Please make an appointment today and come into our Unanderra Doctor mixed billing General Medical Practice and Surgery to discuss how we can help.