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Case Reports: Survival from Rabies: Case Series from India
Reeta S Mani1, Tina Damodar1, Divyashree S2
1Department of Neurovirology, WHO Collaborating Centre for Reference and Research in Rabies, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore, India.
The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
|November 7, 2018
Summary
Survival from rabies, a fatal viral encephalitis, is rare but possible. This study reports on eight survivors, highlighting their poor functional outcomes and the need for improved prevention in endemic regions.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
Background:
- Rabies is a zoonotic viral encephalitis, posing a significant public health threat globally.
- Rabies is nearly universally fatal, with survival being exceptionally rare.
Observation:
- This study reports on eight patients with laboratory-confirmed rabies who survived the illness.
- Clinical and radiological findings were documented for these survivors.
Findings:
- One patient recovered with only mild sequelae.
- The majority of survivors (seven out of eight) experienced poor functional outcomes.
- Survival may be linked to increased disease awareness and improved critical care in endemic areas.
Implications:
- Improved survival rates might reflect enhanced medical care accessibility in rabies-endemic regions.
- Despite potential for survival, rabies remains a severe disease with significant long-term consequences.
- There is a critical need to strengthen preventive measures to reduce the global burden of rabies.
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