PROFESSIONAL FAQS: WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE COMPLICATIONS OF RABIES?
Expert opinion from Marcelle Freire
Doctor of Medicine · 3 years of experience · Brazil
Rabies is a disease caused by a virus that is characterized by severe, acute and progressive brain involvement, with very high lethality. It is transmitted from contact with secretions of contaminated animals (such as dogs, cats or bats) usually through bites, scratches or licks. The overwhelming majority of patients progress to death, which can be as fast as a week. Although there are few reports of survivors, they do not escape without significant neurological sequelae such as severe motor and cognitive deficits.
Expert opinion from Alex T. Thomas
MD · 40 years of experience · USA
The complications may include: - Myocarditis - Respiratory distress - Acute renal failure - Gastrointestinal hemorrhage.
Expert opinion from Mohan P. Abraham
M.D., FAAFP (Family Physician) · 40 years of experience · USA
Complications include change in mental health, seizures, muscle twitching and death.
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