CASE PRESENTATION OF RECENT INCIDENTS OF RABIES IN MADURAI AREA

In India lot of rabies cases are reported. In Madurai Medical College, Govt. Rajaji Hospital 5 deaths due to rabies have been reported from September 2010 to August 2011. Out of 5 cases, the diagnosis of rabies in 3 cases was confirmed by immuno fluorescent technique. These three reported cases of rabies have been discussed. Out of the three patients, one patient received 4 doses of Antirabies vaccine (ARV). But, human antirabies immunoglobulin was not given (HRIG). 2nd patient received only one dose of anti rabies vaccine and the 3rd patient did not receive any medication. The diagnosis of rabies was confirmed by direct immuno fluorescent technique of corneal impression smear. The reasons for the increased incidence of rabies in our area has been discussed.