While Wayua has no idea which rabid dog bit her goat, Musyoka’s cow was bitten by her own dog. There are two kinds of rabies, according to the World Health Organisation: furious rabies and paralytic rabies. While rabies is primarily associated with dogs, the viral disease can be transmitted to other animals and humans through bites, or saliva. On average, there are 2,000 rabies deaths annually as documented in the 2014-2030 Elimination of Human Rabies strategic plan. In animals, he lists aggressive behaviour (even in animals that are friendly to their owners), foam, paralysis, and avoidance of water, especially dogs.

Source: Standard Digital September 28, 2020 03:56 UTC