Treatment of clinical rabies in man: drug therapy and other measures.
The treatment of symptomatic rabies is a challenging problem; no specific drug is yet available. Isolation in intensive care unit with symptomatic and supportive measures is the mainstay of treatment at present. Antiviral drugs, particularly interferon and interferon-inducers, have been employed with variable results. Corticosteroid is not effective. Anti-rabies vaccine has no proven efficacy in treatment. Effective treatment of systemic complications during survival period with appropriate therapy is essential.
Dutta
J K
JK
Bhaskar Ganj (B), Balasore, India.
Dutta
T K
TK
D000998:Antiviral Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D006801:Humans; D011818:Rabies / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy*; D011819:Rabies Vaccines / Q000627:therapeutic use
D000998:Antiviral Agents; D011819:Rabies Vaccines