Diagnosis and management of rabies encephalitis in two patients in northwest Africa: A case series

Abstract In persons bitten by a stray dog, prompt administration of post‐exposure rabies vaccination, anti‐rabies immunoglobulin, and wound care can save lives. However, rabies is often fatal once the patient develops signs and symptoms. Here, we describe two fatal cases of rabies following a long d...

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Main Authors: Boushab Mohamed Boushab, Hacen Ahmed Benane, Sidi El‐Wafi Ould Baba, Leonardo K. Basco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2022-11-01
Series:Clinical Case Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.6530
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Summary:Abstract In persons bitten by a stray dog, prompt administration of post‐exposure rabies vaccination, anti‐rabies immunoglobulin, and wound care can save lives. However, rabies is often fatal once the patient develops signs and symptoms. Here, we describe two fatal cases of rabies following a long delay after dog bites.
ISSN:2050-0904