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

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