SYSK Selects: How Rabies Works

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This 2022 episode discusses how modern rabies prophylaxis is almost 100% effective at preventing human death from the bite of a rabid animal. How did people come to understand rabies, and then develop a vaccination for it?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

In this episode, we review the high-yield topic of Rabies Virus and Infection from the Microbiology section. Follow Medbullets on social media: Facebook: www.facebook.com/medbullets Instagram: www.instagram.com/medbulletsofficial Twitter: www.twitter.com/medbullets 

Rabies is one of those scary words associated with animal bites. But not every situation requires post-exposure prophylaxis. Join us today as we talk about rabies exposure, risk, and post-exposure management in the pediatric patient. References: American Academy of Pediatrics. (2 ...  Show more

Today’s rabies prophylaxis is almost 100% effective at preventing human death from the bite of a rabid animal. How did people come to understand rabies, and then develop a vaccination for it?

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