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Rabies

Clinical Considerations and Exposure Evaluations

  • 1 Edición - 20 de marzo de 2019
  • Última edición
  • Autores: Pamela J. Wilson, Rodney E. Rohde, Ernest H. Oertli, Rodney E. Willoughby Jr.
  • Idioma: Inglés

Written by leaders in the field, Rabies: Clinical Considerations and Exposure Evaluations is an easy to reference text primarily for physicians and veterinarians for use in diagno… Leer más

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Written by leaders in the field, Rabies: Clinical Considerations and Exposure Evaluations is an easy to reference text primarily for physicians and veterinarians for use in diagnosing and treating rabies in patients. When presented with cases where there is possible exposure, practitioners need to be able to assess the situation and determine what procedures are warranted, as well as be able to answer the questions from patients and clients about the virus. With clear, concise explanations and illustrations, Rabies: Clinical Considerations and Exposure Evaluations ensures that you have the most up to date information at your fingertips for care of your patient.

Puntos claves

  • Presents real-life examples of potential rabies exposures that can be readily accessed and implemented
  • Explains how to determine if postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) is warranted, provides patient education and prevention tips, and contains case studies that show how to respond to real-life questions from patients and clients
  • Includes pertinent coverage of common myths and legends of rabies
  • Consolidates today’s available information and guidance into a single, convenient resource

De interès para

Physicians, nurses, veterinarians, and veterinary technicians

Índice

Section One: Background and Rabies Basics: Factors to Consider in Exposure Evaluations

1. Introduction

2. Clinical Signs and Symptoms of Rabies

3. Rabies Epidemiology and Associated Animals

4. Laboratory Testing

5. Common Myths and Legends of Rabies

Section Two: Clinical Considerations of Rabies Postexposure Prophylaxis and Prevention

6. Rabies Postexposure Prophylaxis: Who, What, When, Where, Why and How

7. Assessment of Potential Exposure Scenarios

8. Education and Prevention Tips

Detalles del producto

  • Edición: 1
  • Última edición
  • Publicado: 23 de marzo de 2019
  • Idioma: Inglés

Sobre los autores

Pamela J. Wilson

Author
Afiliaciones y experiencia
Texas Department of State Health Services, Zoonosis Control Branch, Austin, Texas, USA

Rodney E. Rohde

Author
Afiliaciones y experiencia
College of Health Professions, Clinical Laboratory Science Program, Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas, USA

Ernest H. Oertli

Author
Afiliaciones y experiencia
Private Consultant, Bertram, Texas, USA

Rodney E. Willoughby Jr.

Author
Afiliaciones y experiencia
Professor of Pediatrics, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

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