Treatment And Prevention Of Rabies

Washing The Wound

To properly care for a bite from an animal, an individual should begin by washing the wound. Since the rabies virus is transmitted through the saliva of an infected animal, thoroughly cleansing the wound can wash out a lot of the saliva that contains the virus. This helps reduce exposure to rabies and other pathogens. It is best to begin washing immediately with soap and water. This should last for at least fifteen minutes. It is also beneficial to clean the wound with disinfectant to kill the virus. After washing, the patient should go straight to the hospital to be given the proper dosage of the rabies shot and prevent further development of the disease.

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