Rabies

Clinical Considerations and Exposure Evaluations

Pamela J. Wilson, Rodney E. Rohde, Ernest H. Oertli , Rodney E. Willoughby Jr.

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Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
20 March 2019

Medicine; Neurology & clinical neurophysiology; Veterinary medicine: infectious diseases & therapeutics

Written by leaders in the field, Rabies: Clinical Considerations and Exposure Evaluations is an easy to reference text primarily for physicians and veterinarians for use in diagnosing and treating rabies in patients. When presented with cases where there is possible exposure, practitioners need to be able to assess the situation and determine what procedures are warranted, as well as be able to answer the questions from patients and clients about the virus. With clear, concise explanations and illustrations, Rabies: Clinical Considerations and Exposure Evaluations ensures that you have the most up to date information at your fingertips for care of your patient.

Presents real-life examples of potential rabies exposures that can be readily accessed and implemented.

Explains how to determine if postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) is warranted, provides patient education and prevention tips, and contains case studies that show how to respond to real-life questions from patients and clients.

Includes pertinent coverage of common myths and legends of rabies.

Consolidates today's available information and guidance into a single, convenient resource.

By: Pamela J. Wilson, Rodney E. Rohde, Ernest H. Oertli, Rodney E. Willoughby Jr.
Imprint: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 191mm,
Weight: 340g
ISBN: 9780323639798
ISBN 10: 0323639798
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 20 March 2019
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface Acknowledgements Author Biographies Background and Rabies Basics: Factors to Consider in Exposure Evaluations 1. Introduction 2. Clinical Signs and Symptoms of Rabies 3. Rabies Epidemiology and Associated Animals 4. Laboratory Testing 5. Common Myths and Legends of Rabies Section Two: Clinical Considerations of Rabies Postexposure Prophylaxis and Prevention 6. Rabies Postexposure Prophylaxis: Who, What, When, Where, Why and How 7. Assessment of Potential Exposure Scenarios 8. Education and Prevention Tips

Texas Department of State Health Services, Zoonosis Control Branch, Austin, Texas, United States. College of Health Professions, Clinical Laboratory Science Program, Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas, United States. Private Consultant, Bertram, Texas, United States. Professor of Pediatrics, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States.