1. Human rabies encephalitis following bat exposure: failure of therapeutic coma.
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McDermid, Robert C., Saxinger, Lynora, Lee, Bonita, Johnstone, Jennie, Gibney, R.T. Noel, Johnson, Marcia, and Bagshaw, Sean M.
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RABIES diagnosis ,RABIES ,ENCEPHALITIS ,MYOCLONUS ,PALLIATIVE treatment ,THERAPEUTICS - Abstract
The article offers information about the case of a 73-year-old man who was diagnosed with human rabies encephalitis which was inflicted by a bat. The initial evaluation was irritability, lethargy, and hypersalivation then after 48 hours, multifocal myoclonus and decorticate posturing were exhibited by the patient. It is suggested that early consultation with a public health officials is a must if you are exposed in rabies. The said disease is a progressive encephalitis and death, and the appropriate therapy is palliative. The article also presents the Milwaukee Protocol.
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- 2008
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