Early Death from Rabies Despite of Receiving Immunoglobulin and Vaccine
Journal Title: مجله طب اورژانس ایران - Year 2015, Vol 2, Issue 2
Abstract
Rabies is a viral disease with the high rate of mortality, which is non-curable after presenting clinical signs weather in humans or animals. Persons who are bitten by suspicious animals can be protected from rabies, in case of early referring to the health care preventive centers. However, the rate of durability and safety are questionable among those received immunoglobulin and vaccine. Here, it was reported a 57 year-old woman who was bitten by a jackal and died, despite of receiving immunoglobulin and rabies vaccine.
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