Rabies is perhaps one of the most misunderstood diseases known to medical science. Myths and misconceptions proliferate, and whenever a rabies case is reported, a certain amount of hysteria ensues. In this workshop, participants will gain a basic understanding of rabies transmission, and identification of rabies vector species, learn to interpret the State rabies reports, separate the myths and misconceptions from facts, identify common symptoms of rabies infection in various wildlife species, and work with a decision tree for determining whether or not to euthanize and send an animal for testing.
Rabies is perhaps one of the most misunderstood diseases known to medical science. Myths and misconceptions proliferate, and whenever a rabies case is reported, a certain amount of hysteria ensues. In this workshop, participants will gain a basic understanding of rabies transmission, and identification of rabies vector species, learn to interpret the State rabies reports, separate the myths and misconceptions from facts, identify common symptoms of rabies infection in various wildlife species, and work with a decision tree for determining whether or not to euthanize and send an animal for testing.
Participants will receive rabies information from reputable sources, a resource list for further reading, and a sample decision tree to use in conducting rabies risk assessments in their own agencies.
This course will consist of a lecture combined with class discussions of real life situations. The course fee will cover virtual classroom instruction, the class manual, and any other materials given during class. Class materials and the Zoom link will be sent via email upon payment. Click here for scheduled sessions and registration.
