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*In addition, consideration should be given to the local [[epidemiology]] of [[encephalitis]] caused by arboviruses belonging to several [[taxonomy|taxonomic]] groups, including:
*In addition, consideration should be given to the local [[epidemiology]] of [[encephalitis]] caused by arboviruses belonging to several [[taxonomy|taxonomic]] groups, including:
**[[Eastern equine encephalitis virus|eastern]]
**[[Eastern equine encephalitis virus]]es
***[[Western equine encephalitis virus]]es
***[[Western equine encephalitis virus]]es
***[[St. Louis encephalitis]] virus
***[[St. Louis encephalitis]] virus

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Overview

The differential diagnosis for rabies deals with eliminating diseases with similar symptoms from the diagnosis. There are many viruses that can appear similar to rabies such as encephalitis and the herpes simplex virus. It is very important to rule out certain diseases such as echovirus and poliovirus. Rabies is a serious disease that needs to be treated quickly if someone is suspected to be infected with the virus.

Differentiating Rabies from other Diseases

The differential diagnosis in a case of suspected human rabies may initially include any cause of

New causes of viral encephalitis are also possible, as was evidenced by the recent outbreak in Malaysia of some 300 cases of encephalitis (mortality rate, 40%) caused by Nipah virus, a newly recognized paramyxovirus. Similarly, well-known viruses may be introduced into new locations, as is illustrated by the recent outbreak of encephalitis due to West Nile virus in the eastern United States. Epidemiologic factors (e.g., season, geographic location, and the patient’s age, travel history, and possible exposure to animal bites, rodents, and ticks) may help direct the diagnostic workup.

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