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Encephalitic rabies following cat bites: two cases in northern Uganda

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Although rabies continues to exert a major global health impact, only a very small minority of UK neurologists will ever have encountered cases, and many remain unfamiliar with its diagnosis and management. The recent death of a UK national, in Yorkshire, emphasises the importance of general neurologists having familiarity with the manifestations of rabies. Here, we describe two cases of Ugandan males who developed rapidly fatal encephalitic rabies following cat bites. We outline their clinical features and summarise current diagnostic and management approaches.

Source: Practical Neurology

DOI: 10.1136/pn-2026-005099

Authors: Dan Langoya Oriba, Annet Adongpiny, Neil Scolding

Institutions: Gulu University, St. Mary's Hospital Lacor, Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Language: English

Topic: Rabies epidemiology and control

Subfield: Virology

Field: Immunology and Microbiology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W7153643723