Mechanisms of escape phenomenon of spinal cord and brainstem in human rabies

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Rabies virus preferentially involves brainstem, thalamus and spinal cord in human furious and paralytic rabies beginning in the early stage of illness. Nevertheless, rabies patient remains alert until the pre-terminal phase. Weakness...

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Main Authors: Wacharapluesadee Supaporn, Shuangshoti Shanop, Ruangvejvorachai Preecha, Juntrakul Sasiwimol, Hemachudha Thiravat
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-11-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/5/104