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  Rabies is a fatal virus infection caused by a bite/scratch of a rabid animal or an infected person. Rabies affects the central system of the body, including the brain leading to death eventually. The time period of this infection is between 10 to 50 days from the time of exposure to the virus. The anti-rabies vaccine is mandatory to avoid the effect of the virus. How does Rabies Spread? Rabies usually starts with the rabid animal’s saliva that enters a human’s body or an animal when got bitten. It can also spread through the inhalation of any kind of aerosol particle containing a virus. Another way it happens when a rabid animal licks someone’s mouth or broken skin. Most of the time the rabies is spread through wild dogs, foxes, and cats. So it is better to make sure that at least the animals around you get rabies vaccination . Symptoms of Rabies ●      It pains where got bitten ●      Feeling of illness ●    ...

  Hepatitis is derived from two words Hepar meaning liver and -itis stands for inflammation. Many types of viruses can cause Hepatitis. A, B, C, D, E and G are labelled as viruses that cause Hepatitis and the disease is accordingly named after the name of the virus example Hepatitis B or Hepatitis G. Consumption of alcohol , consuming contaminated food and polluted water are additional reasons that cause Hepatitis, however, this is mainly a disease caused by viruses and is therefore termed as a viral disease. In case of a weakened immune system or if you are travelling across the world, the best way to stay protected would be through vaccinations. Walk in to your nearest clinic and get your Hepatitis travel vaccination before taking off to exotic destinations. Leighton Buzzard and Northampton have clinics that can guide you well with regard to hepatitis prevention . Hepatitis causes are varied and so is the treatment for the various types of Hepatitis. The treatment for Hepat...