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Rabies Encephalitis With Myocarditis Mimicking ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction
Stacy C Park1, Ian M Crane2, Kavita Pal3
1Division of Infectious Disease, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, Virginia.
Rabies virus infection is a deadly threat, especially where canine vaccination is lacking. This case highlights rabies encephalitis mimicking heart attack symptoms, delaying diagnosis and treatment.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Infectious Diseases
- Cardiology
Background:
- Rabies virus infection poses a significant global public health risk, particularly in regions with inadequate canine vaccination coverage.
- Mortality rates for rabies approach 100% once clinical symptoms manifest, with no effective post-exposure treatment available.
- In regions where human rabies is rare, such as the United States, diagnosis can be challenging and often delayed.
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