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#Incubation period | #Incubation period | ||
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#Acute neurologic period | #Acute neurologic period (Clinical rabies) | ||
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* The duration of incubation period varies. The average duration is 20-90 days but can range from a few days to many years. | * The duration of incubation period varies. The average duration is 20-90 days but can range from a few days to many years. | ||
* Following factors are found to be associated with a shorter incubation period: | * Following factors are found to be associated with a shorter incubation period: | ||
** Bite on head | ** Bite on head or face (richly innervated areas) | ||
** Multiple bites transferring heavy inoculum | ** Multiple bites transferring heavy inoculum | ||
** Deep and large wounds | ** Deep and large wounds | ||
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* Inadequate rabies prophylaxis, or an unknown new exposure may lead to a longer incubation period. It is hypothesized that a latent viral infection and/or slow replication may be associated with it. | |||
== References[edit | edit source] == | == References[edit | edit source] == | ||
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Overview
The majority of patients with [disease name] are asymptomatic.
OR
The hallmark of [disease name] is [finding]. A positive history of [finding 1] and [finding 2] is suggestive of [disease name]. The most common symptoms of [disease name] include [symptom 1], [symptom 2], and [symptom 3]. Common symptoms of [disease] include [symptom 1], [symptom 2], and [symptom 3]. Less common symptoms of [disease name] include [symptom 1], [symptom 2], and [symptom 3].
History and Symptoms[edit | edit source]
- The majority of patients with [disease name] are asymptomatic.
OR
- The hallmark of [disease name] is [finding]. A positive history of [finding 1] and [finding 2] is suggestive of [disease name]. The most common symptoms of [disease name] include [symptom 1], [symptom 2], and [symptom 3].
- Symptoms of [disease name] include [symptom 1], [symptom 2], and [symptom 3].
History[edit | edit source]
The following points need to be asked about while taking a history from patients with suspected rabies:
- Details about the interaction with the animal
- Any unusual behavior by the animal
- Whether the animal is available or not for testing
- Vaccination status of the animal[1]
Symptoms[edit | edit source]
The symptoms depend upon the stage of the disease at which it presents. It may present at any one of the following stages:
- Incubation period
- Prodromal period
- Acute neurologic period (Clinical rabies)
- Coma
Incubation period
- During this period, the patient is asymptomatic as the virus has not entered the CNS yet.
- Antibody response may not be observed during this period as the virus is still isolated from the immune system.
- The duration of incubation period varies. The average duration is 20-90 days but can range from a few days to many years.
- Following factors are found to be associated with a shorter incubation period:
- Bite on head or face (richly innervated areas)
- Multiple bites transferring heavy inoculum
- Deep and large wounds
- Inadequate rabies prophylaxis, or an unknown new exposure may lead to a longer incubation period. It is hypothesized that a latent viral infection and/or slow replication may be associated with it.
References[edit | edit source]
- (name of the system)