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Human rabies encephalomyelitis

P N Maton, J D Pollard, J N Davis

    British Medical Journal
    |May 1, 1976
    PubMed
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    Rabies infection, even after prompt immunisation, can be fatal. This case highlights the critical need for immediate post-exposure treatment to prevent rabies virus replication in the central nervous system.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Rabies is a viral zoonotic disease transmitted through animal bites, primarily affecting the central nervous system.
    • Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) involving passive and active immunization is crucial for preventing rabies after potential exposure.

    Observation:

    • A patient developed rabies symptoms seven weeks after a puppy bite in The Gambia.
    • Treatment with passive and active immunisation commenced three days post-symptom onset.

    Findings:

    • The patient's death was attributed to rabies-induced central nervous system disease.
    • The administered immunisation failed to alter the disease's progression.

    Implications:

    • This case underscores the critical importance of immediate post-exposure immunisation for rabies prevention.

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  • There is an urgent need for effective strategies to inhibit rabies virus replication within the central nervous system.