Abstract:
Rabies is a neglected zoonotic disease caused by a virus. It is an acute progressive neurological disease that affects people in many parts of the world, especially in low income countries including Somalia and it is always lethal once symptoms appear without immediate post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP). Nearly half of rabies cases occur in children. This case report presents a tragic and unique clinical scenario involving a 14-year-old boy from a rural area in Somalia who presented to our tertiary hospital after a bite from a honey badger. The patient\'s younger sister, who was also bitten by the same honey badger, sadly succumbed to the disease two weeks prior. This report aims to contribute to the medical literature by highlighting the challenges faced in diagnosing and managing rabies in resource-constrained settings.
摘要:
狂犬病是由病毒引起的一种被忽视的人畜共患疾病。这是一种急性进行性神经系统疾病,影响世界许多地方的人们,特别是在包括索马里在内的低收入国家,一旦出现症状而没有立即进行暴露后预防(PEP),它总是致命的。近一半的狂犬病病例发生在儿童身上。此病例报告介绍了一个悲惨而独特的临床情景,涉及一名来自索马里农村地区的14岁男孩,他在被蜂蜜a咬后被送往我们的三级医院。病人的妹妹,他也被同样的蜜r咬了,两周前不幸死于疾病.本报告旨在通过强调在资源有限的环境中诊断和管理狂犬病所面临的挑战,为医学文献做出贡献。