Occurrence of human rabies in peninsular Malaysia.
The occurrence of a case of human rabies in Peninsular Malaysia is reported. Despite the various control measures taken, sporadic cases of rabies have continued to occur in Peninsular Malaysia, especially in the northern states. Clinical awareness of the occurrence of rabies is therefore important and effective post-exposure prophylaxis should be instituted as soon as possible to prevent the possible occurrence of this dreaded disease.
Ganesan
J
J
Histopathology Division, Institute of Medical Research, Jalan Pahang, Kuala Lumpur.
Sinniah
M
M
D000914:Antibodies, Viral / Q000302:isolation & purification; D001344:Autopsy; D001921:Brain / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000473:pathology; D002648:Child; D005455:Fluorescent Antibody Technique; D006801:Humans; D008296:Malaysia; D008297:Male; D011818:Rabies / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000473:pathology; D011820:Rabies virus / Q000276:immunology / Q000302:isolation & purification*
D000914:Antibodies, Viral