Psychiatric presentations in rabies. A clinico-pathologic report from South India with a review of literature.
Two atypical cases of rabies, mimicking respectively schizophrenic psychosis and acute manic excitement, are reported along with autopsy data. The importance to recognize these variants, particularly in rabies prevalent areas, is emphasized. The potential sources of diagnostic confusion are discussed, along with a review of the relevant literature.
D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007194:India; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis; D008875:Middle Aged; D011818:Rabies / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology