Answer:
Hydrophobia is an acute viral disease of nervous system
of warm-blooded animals. It is usually transmitted by the bite of a rabid
animal.
Its symptoms are
(i) Mental depression for a short period.
(ii) Painful contraction of muscles of throat and chest.
(iii)Severe headache. (iv) Fear from water.
Its preventive measures are
(i) Compulsory immunisation of stray dogs and cats should
be done.
(ii) A rabid animal shows excessive salivation and tries to
seek isolation after bite. Such mad animals should be killed.
(iii) Cleaning of wound with medicated soap and water immediately
after the dog bite should be done.
(iv) A doctor should be immediately consulted for application
of anti-rabies vaccine.
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