Rabies

Rabies is a viral infection that causes inflammation of the brain and spinal cord, which is almost always fatal. Rabies is usually transmitted to humans from the bite of an infected animal. Bats, skunks, foxes and raccoons are the most common animals to have rabies in Canada; however, human rabies cases are very rare. Following exposure to a potential rabid animal, individuals should thoroughly wash the wound and seek immediate medical attention to assess the need for post exposure vaccination.

For animal testing or suspected cases of rabies, please contact your local public health unit.

 

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PHO Rounds: Tuberculosis Contact Investigation: Principles and practice

This PHO Rounds will review the principles of TB contact investigation, including transmission risk assessment, prioritizing follow-up based on the source case’s likely infectiousness, the nature of the exposure(s), and factors that increase immunologic vulnerability of exposed individuals to TB disease.

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Updated 15 Dec 2022