RABIES TREATMENT

Rabies is a fatal viral disease of the central nervous system following infected dog bite or due to bite of other animals like cat,fox, etc.It varies from 6weeks to6months. CLINICAL FEATURES- 1- onset 2- hypersalivation 3- hydrophobia 4- bulbar palsy TRETMENT- 1-isolation- The suspected patient of rabies should be isolated in a quiet room with facilities for intensive care. 2-for anxiety- The patient with rabies is conscious and aware of the impendingdeath. Usually diazepam 5-10gm 6hourly is given. 3-nutrition 4-anti-rabies serum- This should be givin if available. Antirabies vaccine may be helpful even after the bite because of long incubation period.