Rabies therapy for animal bites in the head and neck region.
Facial wounds inflicted by bites and scratches during an animal attack require proper wound management and the formulation of a rational treatment plan that considers an important possible sequela--rabies. Presented is a review of the current protocol for the proper evaluation and management of this condition.
Flanigan
T J
TJ
Rippert
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ET
Nieusma
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D000818:Animals; D001733:Bites and Stings / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D002648:Child; D005151:Facial Injuries / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007372:Interferons / Q000627:therapeutic use; D019838:Neck Injuries; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011818:Rabies / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy*; D011819:Rabies Vaccines / Q000145:classification / Q000627:therapeutic use
D011819:Rabies Vaccines; D007372:Interferons