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Rabies in a child in Рenza region (clinical case)

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Rabies is a dangerous viral disease characterized by severe damage to the brain and spinal cord. A clinical case of rabies in a 14-year-old teenager with a fatal outcome is presented. After the child's contact with a hedgehog was registered, post-exposure prophylaxis of rabies was not administered to the child. The complexity of timely diagnosis of rabies and the need for emergency prophylaxis of rabies after contact with wild animals are demonstrated.

Source: CHILDREN INFECTIONS

DOI: 10.22627/2072-8107-2024-23-4-70-72

Authors: L. I. Krasnova, L. A. Musatova, I. A. Prokofiev, N. L. Kondratyuk, K. A. Modyakova, A. O. Sidakova, Y. A. Khlynina

Institution: Penza State University

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: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4404457561

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