Open AccessDiagnosis and management of rabies encephalitis in two patients in northwest Africa: A case series
Author(s) -
Boushab Boushab Mohamed,
Ahmed Benane Hacen,
Ould Baba Sidi ElWafi,
Basco Leonardo K.
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.6530
Subject(s) - rabies , medicine , vaccination , dog bite , encephalitis , pediatrics , virology , virus
In persons bitten by a stray dog, prompt administration of post‐exposure rabies vaccination, anti‐rabies immunoglobulin, and wound care can save lives. However, rabies is often fatal once the patient develops signs and symptoms. Here, we describe two fatal cases of rabies following a long delay after dog bites.