From initial suspicion to accurate diagnosis: unmasking rabies in a case of suspected Guillain-Barre syndrome
This case emphasizes the need to include rabies in the differential diagnosis for patients with rapidly worsening neurological symptoms, especially in endemic areas. Early detection of rabies is crucial as its progression is rapid and fatal, highlighting the importance of early intervention and post-exposure prophylaxis for individuals at risk.
Authors
- Ahmed Abushama (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4524-8328)
- Issa Alawneh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4378-0038)
- Abdulkareem Saymeh
- Maysa Alawneh
- Mahmoud N. Khadra
- Wasef Abdat
Institutions
- An-Najah National University (PS)
- Queens University (BD)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Pediatrics
- Published
- 2025-08-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-025-05994-x
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Rabies epidemiology and control
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.04