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Vol. 162. Issue 11.
Pages 542-548 (June 2024)
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Vol. 162. Issue 11.
Pages 542-548 (June 2024)
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Rabies: Epidemiological update and pre- and post-exposure management
Rabia: actualización epidemiológica y abordaje pre y postexposición
Marta Arsuagaa,b, Rosa de Miguel Buckleya,b, Marta Díaz-Menéndeza,b,
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marta.diaz@salud.madrid.org

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a Unidad de Patología Importada y Salud Internacional (CSUR), Hospital La Paz-Carlos III, IdIPaz, Madrid, Spain
b Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Enfermedades Infecciosas (CIBERINFEC), Madrid, Spain
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Table 1. Post-exposure prophylaxis regimens for rabies in immunocompetent persons according to WHO wound category.
Abstract

Rabies is a deadly neurotropic viral infection but is preventable through vaccination. Its impact on human and animal health is often devastating. Despite advances in research and control of this disease, along with an effective vaccine, rabies continues to be a lingering threat in many parts of the world. Its high incidence reinforces the constant need to address it with scientific and public health measures.

In this review article, we will explore the most important characteristics of the disease, its distribution, symptoms, prevention methods, and the global efforts that have been made to eradicate this deadly disease. The most recent research and advancements in the field of rabies will also be discussed in an effort to understand and combat this deadly disease more effectively.

Keywords:
Rabies
Pre-exposure prophylaxis
Post-exposure prophylaxis
Immunoglobulin
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La rabia es una infección viral neurotrópica mortal pero prevenible mediante vacunación. Su impacto en la salud humana y animal es profundo y, a menudo, devastador. A pesar de los avances en la investigación y control de esta enfermedad, y de una vacuna eficaz, la rabia continúa siendo una amenaza latente en muchas partes del mundo. Su elevada incidencia refuerza la necesidad constante de abordarla con medidas científicas y de salud pública.

En este artículo de revisión, exploraremos las características más importantes de la enfermedad, su distribución, síntomas, métodos de prevención y los esfuerzos globales que se han llevado a cabo para erradicar esta enfermedad mortal También se expondrán las investigaciones y los avances más recientes en el campo de la rabia, en un esfuerzo por comprender y combatir esta enfermedad mortal de manera más efectiva.

Palabras clave:
Rabia
Profilaxis pre-exposición
Profilaxis postexposición
Inmunoglobulina

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