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Rabies

Clinical Considerations and Exposure Evaluations

  • 1st Edition - March 20, 2019
  • Latest edition
  • Authors: Pamela J. Wilson, Rodney E. Rohde, Ernest H. Oertli, Rodney E. Willoughby Jr.
  • Language: English

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 diagno… Read more

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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.

Key features

  • 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

Readership

Physicians, nurses, veterinarians, and veterinary technicians

Table of contents

Section One: 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

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: March 23, 2019
  • Language: English

About the authors

PW

Pamela J. Wilson

Affiliations and expertise
Texas Department of State Health Services, Zoonosis Control Branch, Austin, Texas, USA

RR

Rodney E. Rohde

Affiliations and expertise
College of Health Professions, Clinical Laboratory Science Program, Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas, USA

EO

Ernest H. Oertli

Affiliations and expertise
Private Consultant, Bertram, Texas, USA

RW

Rodney E. Willoughby Jr.

Affiliations and expertise
Professor of Pediatrics, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

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