I am of firm belief that the most likely way that a zombie outbreak can actually occur is through a mutated-rabies outbreak. If you have been a Zombie Splatter reader for very long you know that I don't think the dead will rise from their graves. Zombies will be the product of some mutated virus, fungus, or gene. Rabies is, for the most part, very much under control in the modern world but rabies is caused by the lyssa virus. Viruses often change and adapt to become stronger or more resistant to mans defenses. Especially when modified by a super-bug such as NDM-1.
One small change in the lyssa virus's genetic code can make it resistant to rabies vaccination. And if my research is correct the lyssa virus( from here it will simply be called lyssa) is already resistant to antibiotics. So you may wonder what this means to you and how it could result in a zombie outbreak. First off, I have always stated that zombies will not be dead people rising from the ground like you see on TV. The most realistic scenario that will result in a zombie outbreak is the unleashing of an unstoppable virus that changes humans mental state. Here is a break down:
- Lyssa mutates in some sort of wildlife----->infected wildlife infects domesticated animal(s)----->domesticated animal(s) pass the modified rabies to a person/people----->we pass it among ourselves
Q: But what make rabies dangerous?
A: Rabies causes inflammation in the brain which often results in violence and increases strength and senses. It has a similar effect as an adrenaline dump does.
The first symptoms can appear from a few days to more than a year after the bite happens. Someone infected with rabies may develop many symptoms. A few are:
· Irritability
· Excessive movements
· Confusion
· Aggressiveness
· Bizarre/abnormal thoughts
· Muscle spasms
· Abnormal postures
· Seizures
· Weakness in a part of the body
· Extreme sensitivity to bright lights, sound or touch
· Increased production of saliva or tears
· Difficulty speaking
When the infection spreads to the nervous system the symptoms can become advanced. Such symptoms are:
· Double vision
· Problems moving facial muscles
· Abnormal movements of the diaphragm and muscles that control breathing
· Difficulty swallowing and increased production of saliva, causing the “foaming at the mouth” effect.
You need to learn what type of wildlife is prone to carrying rabies in your area. They are a threat to you, your family, pets, and any other living thing they come near. Their meat is also inedible. How do you destroy a rabid raccoon? (those PETA idiots will hate this(: ) You destroy the host. Just frikin shoot it if it shows the symptoms listed above. If you are city limits you probably can't legally shoot it. Call animal control. Tell them you think you saw a rabid coon.
