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Chapter 25, Problem 2CT
A 20-year-old man is brought to a South Carolina hospital’s emergency room suffering from seizures, disorientation, hallucinations, and an inordinate fear of water. His family members report that he had suffered with fever and headache for several days. The patient had been bitten by a dog approximately 12 days before admission. What disease does the patient have? Will a vaccine be an effective treatment? If the dog is found to be disease free, what wild animals are the likely source of infection in South Carolina? What treatment should the patient's family, coworkers, friends, and caregivers receive?
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