(2)
Cleanse with large amounts of soap.
(3)
Debride wound if necessary.
e. Preventive Measures.
(1) Report to local health authority--date, time, type of animal; you must
bring animal with you, if possible.
(2)
Isolation--strict isolation during time of illness.
(3)
Wearing of gloves and protective gown required when handling infected
individual.
CAUTION:
The infected individual's saliva/secretions are potentially hazardous.
NOTE:
Vaccination of a person is NOT a preventive measure.
(4) The public should be instructed to have proper administration of
vaccines given to all domestic animals.
(6) State establishes source of preventive measures for appropriate wildlife
conservation.
5-15. MENINGITIS
Meningitis is an acute inflammation of the meninges of the brain or spinal cord.
The actual cause is not known.
a. Signs and Symptoms.
NOTE:
The signs and symptoms in most cases are related to an upper respiratory
type of infection.
(1)
Headache.
(2)
Back pain.
(3)
Stiff neck.
(4)
Chills.
(5)
Fever, extremely high on some occasions.
(6)
Loss of appetite.
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