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SCIENTIFIC STUDIES & BIOMEDICAL LITERATURE

Case report of post sheep brain rabies vaccine neuroparalytic complications at Tikur Anbessa Teaching Hospital, in Ethiopia.

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Abstract Title:

Case report of post sheep brain rabies vaccine neuroparalytic complications at Tikur Anbessa Teaching Hospital, in Ethiopia.

Abstract Source:

Ethiop Med J. 2011 Oct ;49(4):373-6. PMID: 23409403

Abstract Author(s):

Aklilu Azazh, Ermias Kacha

Article Affiliation:

Aklilu Azazh

Abstract:

We report four cases of ascending paralysis admitted to Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital (TASH) within six months period between December 2010 and June 2011 following administration of sheep brain tissue anti rabies vaccine for presumed rabies exposure. The paralysis started after a minimum of twelve doses of the vaccine. Two of the patients were discharged with severe paralysis and two died in the hospital.

Article Published Date : Oct 01, 2011
Category: Vaccination: All
Vaccine-induced Toxicity, Vaccination: All, Vaccination: Rabies, Human: Case Report