Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Furious rabies after an atypical exposure.
- Journal:
- PLoS medicine
- Year:
- 2009
- Authors:
- Wertheim, Heiman F L et al.
- Affiliation:
- Oxford University Clinical Research Unit-Hanoi · United Kingdom
Plain-English summary
This study discusses two cases of rabies, a serious viral infection, that occurred after people handled and ate a dog or a cat. The patients were diagnosed with rabies following this unusual exposure. Rabies is typically spread through bites from infected animals, but in these cases, it was linked to butchering and consuming the meat. The authors detail how the patients were treated and managed during their illness. The outcome of the treatment is not specified, but rabies is often fatal once symptoms appear, highlighting the importance of prevention and prompt medical attention after potential exposure.
Abstract
Heiman Wertheim and colleagues describe the diagnosis and management of two patients who developed rabies after butchering and consuming a dog or a cat.
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