Patient's question:
How to deal with rabies delusion? A friend has symptoms of rabies delusion. Is it a psychological illness? Does it have infectivity? Can this disease be treated? What kind of tests are needed? Are the test costs high? In daily life, what aspects should be paid attention to in terms of diet?Doctor's answer:
Rabies is a viral infectious disease that reappears after a bite from animals such as cats and dogs. Generally, rabies vaccine should be administered within 24 hours after the injury. If the patient experiences symptoms of rabies again, it is a psychological effect, but rabies has not recurred, and the rabies vaccine can still be administered immediately. The incubation period of rabies is usually 1 to 3 months. Rest more and pay attention to a balanced nutritional diet.