Rabies
| Last Modified: Fri, 09 Jun 2023 13:01:32 IST | |
|---|---|
| Disease name | Rabies |
| Animal Health Law Category if applicable | B, D, E |
| Species affected | Multiple(not specified) |
| Description | Rabies is a viral disease that affects all mammals, including humans. Certain species are considered reservoir hosts (dogs, foxes, raccoons, skunks), with other affected species considered dead end hosts. Rabies causes severe nervous system disease, and once clinical signs develop it is invariably fatal. The only treatment is post-exposure rabies vaccination and anti-rabies antibodies. |
| Status in Ireland | Absent |
| Date of Last known case of disease in Ireland | 1903 |
| DAFM Division Responsible | NDCC & Border Inspection Posts |
| Contact | ndcc@agriculture.gov.ie |
| Legislation | http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/2016/si/130 |
| Link to relevant external website | |
| Notifiable in Ireland | Yes |
| WOAH Listed | Yes |
| WOAH Link | https://www.woah.org/en/disease/rabies/ |
| Publications |