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Human rabies encephalitis following bat exposure: failure of therapeutic coma.
- Source :
- Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ); 2/26/2008, Vol. 178 Issue 5, p557-561, 5p, 2 Color Photographs, 1 Chart
- Publication Year :
- 2008
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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.
- Subjects :
- RABIES diagnosis
RABIES
ENCEPHALITIS
MYOCLONUS
PALLIATIVE treatment
THERAPEUTICS
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- Volume :
- 178
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 29440736
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.071326