CASE PRESENTATION OF RECENT INCIDENTS OF RABIES IN MADURAI AREA

Abstract

Abstract :
In India lot of rabies cases are reported. In
Madurai Medical College, Govt. Rajaji
Hospital 5 deaths due to rabies have been
reported from September 2010 to August
2011. Out of 5 cases, the diagnosis of rabies
in 3 cases was confirmed by immuno
fluorescent technique. These three reported
cases of rabies have been discussed.
Out of the three patients, one patient
received 4 doses of Antirabies vaccine
(ARV). But, human antirabies immunoglobulin
was not given (HRIG). 2nd patient
received only one dose of anti rabies
vaccine and the 3rd patient did not receive
any medication. The diagnosis of rabies
was confirmed by direct immuno fluorescent
technique of corneal impression
smear. The reasons for the increased incidence
of rabies in our area has been discussed.