RABIESRabies is a zoonotic disease that dates back to ancient times. The origin of the word anger may come from the Sanskrit word rabhas, meaning "to do violence", or from the Latin rabere, meaning "to become angry or delirious". (Kumar, 2009). At first people thought that applying the fur of a rabid dog or applying a hot metal rod to the wound would cure the disease that caused other infections. In some countries people would kill themselves or others if bitten by a rabid dog, this was a gang in some countries. (Kumar, 2009). Medicine stones were used in North America to try to clear the infection. In 1885, a rabies epidemic occurred in Newark, New Jersey, involving six children and several dogs. Rabies is transmitted from animals to humans through contact with infected saliva from both domestic animals and volunteers. About 98% of people in developing countries infected with rabies die, because the vaccine is difficult to find in these countries. Most of these cases involve children (Williamson, 2010). Dogs are the main domestic animal carriers of rabies, but cats can also transmit this disease. Wild animals that carry the infection include bats, raccoons and skunks. Being careful when around or handling animals is the best prevention when dealing with rabies. Staying away from wild animals and never trying to separate fighting animals will help prevent disease, just as removing stray animals from animal control can keep you safe. Vaccinating your pets is the best prevention against rabies. ("Animal Bites and", 2013). If you find yourself bitten by an animal you must wash the wound immediately with soap and water. Seek medical attention if there is any possibility that your pet may have rabies and begin vaccinations to prevent… middle of paper… D. (2009). Anger. Westport, Connecticut x London: GREENWOOD PRESS. Retrieved from http://eds.b.ebscohost.com/ehost/ebookviewer/ebook/ZTAwMHhuYV9fMjk5NjIwX19BTg2?sid=d9c24d58-aaa8-4007-8b94-ced09071a039@sessionmgr110&vid=1&format=EB&lpid=lp_iv&rid=0(K umar, 2009) Williamson , J. G. (2010). Rabies: symptoms, treatment and. Ney York, NY: Nova Science Publishers, Inc. Retrieved from http://eds.b.ebscohost.com/ehost/ebookviewer/ebook/ZTAwMHhuYV9fMzM5MjU4X19BTg2?sid=83bbb758-d110-4896-9341-bf8ca178eb0d@sessionmgr114&vid=1&format=EB&rid =1(Williamson, 2010)Animal bites and rabies. (2013). Retrieved from http://healthcare.utah.edu/healthlibrary/relative/doc.php?type=85&id=P00819("Animal bites," 2013)Krause, W., & Krause, W. (2009). the possum; it's an incredible story. Retrieved from http://web.missouri.edu/~krausew/Histology/Home_files/opossum.pdf(Krause & Krause, 2009)