Recent updates on laboratory diagnosis of rabies

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Indian Journal of Medical Research

Abstract

Rabies is a lethal viral disease transmitted through the bite of rabid animals. India has a high burden of rabies, contributing to a significant proportion of the global deaths. However, under-reporting of the disease is prevalent due to lack of laboratory confirmation. Laboratory diagnosis of rabies plays a crucial role in differentiating the disease from clinical mimics, initiation of appropriate care, implementing infection control measures and informing disease surveillance. This review provides an overview of the recent advancements in laboratory diagnosis of rabies, aimed at updating physicians involved in diagnosis and management of rabies cases in India.

First Page

48

Last Page

61

DOI

10.4103/ijmr.ijmr_131_23

Publication Date

1-1-2024

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