18 Questions
What is the essential factor in managing localized tetanus?
Early recognition of symptoms and signs
Who developed a successful rabies vaccine in the 19th century?
Louis Pasteur
Which part of the body does rabies primarily affect?
Central Nervous System (CNS)
What are Negri bodies observed in the cytoplasm of infected with?
Infected neurons
Which of the following is NOT part of the rabies serogroup under genus Lyssavirus?
Zika virus
What new era did Pasteur's rabies vaccine launch in the management of rabies?
An era of hope
Which of the following is a characteristic of furious rabies?
Visual, auditory, or tactile stimuli may trigger episodes
What differentiates paralytic rabies from furious rabies?
The patient is relatively quiet compared to the furious form
Which disease may initially mimic Guillain-Barré syndrome in presentation?
Rabies
What sets meningococcemia apart from chronic meningococcemia?
Meningeal involvement
Which age groups are most commonly affected by meningococcemia?
6 months-5 years and 15-24 years
Which of the following conditions can progress to paralysis if not treated intensively?
Rabies
What is a common reservoir of rabies virus in Europe?
Foxes
In which region are rabid encounters with animal vectors more prevalent in males?
Middle East
What is remarkable about the pathology of rabies virus infection?
Lack of evident pathology despite dramatic neurologic symptoms
What is required for a human to develop canine rabies from a rabid animal?
Endogenous muscle micro-RNA binding to viral transcripts
Where is canine rabies most characterized according to the text?
Africa
Which animal is NOT listed as a reservoir of rabies virus in North America?
Insectivorous bats
Learn about the symptoms and phases of rabies, including furious and paralytic rabies. Understand how episodes may be triggered and the potential outcomes of the disease.
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