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Fus: Potential for Rabies Treatment

AUTHOR Mimouni, Abdelhafid
PUBLISHER Our Knowledge Publishing (12/27/2024)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)

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Rabies is a fatal viral disease transmitted by bites from infected animals, affecting the central nervous system. If not treated promptly, rabies is fatal. Post-exposure treatment, which includes vaccines and immunoglobulins, must be administered immediately after a suspected exposure to prevent progression of the infection. A major obstacle to effective treatment is the blood-brain barrier (BBB), which prevents drugs from reaching the brain. FUS (low-intensity focused ultrasound) offers a promising solution by temporarily opening this barrier to allow treatments to reach the brain. Although this technology is still under development, it could revolutionize emergency rabies treatment. However, prevention, including animal vaccination, remains essential. Further research and investment in this technology is needed to improve access to treatment in high-risk areas.
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ISBN-13: 9786208396350
ISBN-10: 6208396352
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 52
Carton Quantity: 136
Product Dimensions: 6.00 x 0.12 x 9.00 inches
Weight: 0.20 pound(s)
Country of Origin: US
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Science | Life Sciences - Biochemistry
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Rabies is a fatal viral disease transmitted by bites from infected animals, affecting the central nervous system. If not treated promptly, rabies is fatal. Post-exposure treatment, which includes vaccines and immunoglobulins, must be administered immediately after a suspected exposure to prevent progression of the infection. A major obstacle to effective treatment is the blood-brain barrier (BBB), which prevents drugs from reaching the brain. FUS (low-intensity focused ultrasound) offers a promising solution by temporarily opening this barrier to allow treatments to reach the brain. Although this technology is still under development, it could revolutionize emergency rabies treatment. However, prevention, including animal vaccination, remains essential. Further research and investment in this technology is needed to improve access to treatment in high-risk areas.
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