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What is the recommended protective antibody level in serum to indicate post-vaccination immunity for rabies?
What is the recommended protective antibody level in serum to indicate post-vaccination immunity for rabies?
Which test can be used to detect antibodies to rabies in serum or cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?
Which test can be used to detect antibodies to rabies in serum or cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?
What manifestation of rabies encephalitis can be detected with any amount of antibodies in the cerebrospinal fluid?
What manifestation of rabies encephalitis can be detected with any amount of antibodies in the cerebrospinal fluid?
In diagnosing rabies pre-mortem, what can be useful alongside serologic testing?
In diagnosing rabies pre-mortem, what can be useful alongside serologic testing?
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What is the duration of animal observation recommended in the Philippines for suspected rabies exposure?
What is the duration of animal observation recommended in the Philippines for suspected rabies exposure?
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What type of bodies are typically seen in histopathologic examination of the central nervous system (CNS) in cases of rabies?
What type of bodies are typically seen in histopathologic examination of the central nervous system (CNS) in cases of rabies?
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What is the most suitable sample for ante-mortem analysis of Rabies using RT-PCR?
What is the most suitable sample for ante-mortem analysis of Rabies using RT-PCR?
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Which type of sample collection can be repeated depending on the length of the survival period for Rabies diagnosis?
Which type of sample collection can be repeated depending on the length of the survival period for Rabies diagnosis?
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Which test is NOT recommended for Rabies diagnosis due to its long duration?
Which test is NOT recommended for Rabies diagnosis due to its long duration?
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What is the purpose of identifying Negri bodies in the CNS of an inoculated animal in Rabies diagnosis?
What is the purpose of identifying Negri bodies in the CNS of an inoculated animal in Rabies diagnosis?
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In which animal model is the isolation of rabies virus particularly fast in specialized laboratories?
In which animal model is the isolation of rabies virus particularly fast in specialized laboratories?
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Which serological test is used to detect antibodies against rabies virus, assisting in rabies diagnosis?
Which serological test is used to detect antibodies against rabies virus, assisting in rabies diagnosis?
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What is the significance of Negri bodies in diagnosing rabies?
What is the significance of Negri bodies in diagnosing rabies?
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What is the purpose of the RFFIT test in rabies diagnosis?
What is the purpose of the RFFIT test in rabies diagnosis?
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Which organ has the highest titers of rabies virus?
Which organ has the highest titers of rabies virus?
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Why is viral isolation from the blood not a reliable method for diagnosing rabies?
Why is viral isolation from the blood not a reliable method for diagnosing rabies?
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What factors can influence susceptibility to rabies infection and the incubation period?
What factors can influence susceptibility to rabies infection and the incubation period?
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How do bite sites on different parts of the body affect rabies infection severity?
How do bite sites on different parts of the body affect rabies infection severity?
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