How is rabies different from cholera anthrax and swine erysipelas?
Rabies
* Causative agent: Rabies virus
* Transmission: Through the bite of an infected animal, usually a dog
* Symptoms: Fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, anxiety, agitation, confusion, paralysis, and death
* Treatment: There is no cure for rabies, but it can be prevented with a vaccine
* Prevention: Avoid contact with wild animals, and vaccinate your pets against rabies
Cholera
* Causative agent: Vibrio cholerae bacteria
* Transmission: Through contaminated food or water
* Symptoms: Severe diarrhea and vomiting, leading to dehydration and electrolyte imbalance
* Treatment: Intravenous fluids and antibiotics
* Prevention: Boil water before drinking it, and avoid eating raw or undercooked seafood
Anthrax
* Causative agent: Bacillus anthracis bacteria
* Transmission: Through contact with infected animals or their products, or by inhaling or ingesting anthrax spores
* Symptoms: Skin lesions, fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, and difficulty breathing
* Treatment: Antibiotics and supportive care
* Prevention: Avoid contact with infected animals or their products, and get vaccinated against anthrax if you are at risk
Swine erysipelas
* Causative agent: Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae bacteria
* Transmission: Through contact with infected animals or their products
* Symptoms: Skin lesions, fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
* Treatment: Antibiotics and supportive care
* Prevention: Avoid contact with infected animals or their products, and vaccinate your pigs against swine erysipelas
