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World Zoonoses Day 2023: Date, History, Facts about Rabies

The French biologist Louis Pasteur administered the first rabies vaccine to a young child bitten by a rabid dog on July 6, 1885. The vaccine prevented the child from contracting rabies and ultimately spared his life.

World Zoonoses Day is annually observed on July 6. This day seeks to shed light on diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans. 60% of all extant infectious diseases are zoonotic, and at least 70% of emerging infectious diseases originate in animals, according to a C.D.C. study.

The background of World Zoonoses Day

The French biologist Louis Pasteur administered the first rabies vaccine to a young child bitten by a rabid dog on July 6, 1885. The vaccine prevented the child from contracting rabies and ultimately spared his life.

Rabies is only one of numerous zoonotic diseases. The West Nile Virus, Ebola, and avian influenza are additional examples that have been discovered over time. Zoonotic pathogens can be viral, bacterial, or parasitic and can be transmitted to humans through direct contact, food, water, and the environment. It could even propagate via an intermediate species. It is not exclusive to wild animals such as bats or primates. It can also originate from domesticated animals and farm animals. The use of antibiotics in food-producing animals increases the likelihood of drug-resistant zoonotic pathogen strains. Therefore, animals play a significant role in zoonotic infections.

As there are numerous types of Zoonotic diseases, there are also numerous treatment options, including antibiotics. Safe guidelines for animal care in the agriculture industry can help prevent the spread of zoonotic diseases transmitted through food. Access to clean water and appropriate waste removal are effective means of preventing the spread of disease. Vaccinating pets and practising appropriate hygiene, such as washing hands after close contact with animals, can also be beneficial.

Protecting and managing the health of coexisting animals is essential. When we prevent maladies in animals, we protect human health.

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WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT RABIES

Vaccinating animals protects both the animals and the humans who interact with them.

Every year, tens of thousands of victims perish.

They are the leading cause of rabies fatalities, accounting for up to 99.9% of all human transmissions.

Washing a suspected rabies-infected animal bite with detergent and water could save a person’s life.

Forty percent of those bitten by suspected rabid animals are minors under the age of fifteen.

WORLD ZOONOSES DAY DATES

Year Date Day
2023 July 6 Thursday
2024 July 6 Saturday
2025 July 6 Sunday
2026 July 6 Monday
2027 July 6 Tuesday
Arshiya Khan

Arshiya Khan is a Commerce graduate who loves to write on general and trending topics.

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