Rabies physical examination
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Michael Maddaleni, B.S.
Overview
When a person contracts rabies, they do not show symptoms immediately. The disease take a period of time to manifest in the body which is know as its period of incubation. Once symptoms arise, the patients condition deteriorates rapidly. There is not a great deal of time available to perform a routine physical examination. A patient will most likely present with some severe symptoms that may be misdiagnosed as diseases such as Guillain-Barre syndrome.
Physical Exam
A patient may present with any of the following conditions:
A patient with rabies may present with difficulty drinking. This is because attempting to drink may cause spasms of the larynx and diaphragm.