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what is the incubation period of rabies in children after an exposure?
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Dr. Nela Cordero answered
Pediatrics 54 years experience
RABIES: Rabies is a serious viral encephalitis transmitted by saliva of infected bats and certain animals.The incubation period is 1 to 2 months to more than 1 year. Initial symptoms are nonspecific followed by encephalitis, ascending paralysis and hydrophobia.
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