Rabies is an acute infectious disease caused by the rabies virus, which is common to humans and zoonoses. It is more common in dogs, wolves, cats and other carnivorous animals. People are mostly infected by bites from diseased animals.
The clinical manifestations are unique hydrophobia, fear of wind, pharyngeal muscle spasm, progressive paralysis, etc. Because the symptoms of hydrophobia are more prominent, this disease is also called hydrophobia.
Rabies virus belongs to the genus Lyssavirus of the family Rhabdoviridae and is a single-stranded RNA virus. Animals spread the virus by biting each other.
Rabies in our country is mainly transmitted by dogs, and domestic dogs can become asymptomatic carriers, so apparently healthy dogs are very harmful to human health.
There is still a lack of effective treatment for rabies. The mortality rate of people infected with rabies is nearly 100%. Patients usually die of respiratory or circulatory failure within ~6 days, so preventive measures should be strengthened.
It can be said that in terms of Western medicine, the mortality rate is almost 100%, which is very scary. However, Xiao Chen knew that he and his master and his wife had come into contact with many rabies patients in the countryside, no matter how long the patient's attack period was.
Seriously, Master saved me in the end.
For this type of patients, the medication must be particularly effective, because the incubation period can be long or short. If the patient enters the excitement stage quickly, it will be very serious for those patients.
However, Xiao Chen hasn't seen the patient yet, so he can't draw a conclusion yet.
"How is it, Doctor Xiao?" Shen Wanqin asked.
If Xiao Chen can't cure it, there is no need to talk anymore.
Of course, the reason why she waited for more than three hours at the Tang's Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic was because she believed that Xiao Chen's medical skills recommended by her friends were feasible.
Not long after, there was a sudden knock on the door, and Shen Wanqin said, "Come in."
"President, Maomao has arrived."
Xiao Chen looked over and found that it was a fluffy pet dog with all white coats. Xiao Chen didn't know those pet dogs, so he didn't know what kind of pet dogs they were.
However, this pet dog is a small one.
After Shen Wanqin went over to hug her, the fluffy one was in Shen Wanqin's arms. Just now, Xiao Chen discovered that this beautiful sister had always had a cold expression, but now she showed a gentle smile.
She was smiling at the dog in her arms.
At that moment, it seemed that Miss Shen was really beautiful!
"Ms. Shen, it's important for the patient to see a doctor. I wonder where the patient is?"
Xiao Chen knew that after Shen Wanqin introduced her name just now, Xiao Chen knew that the other party might be unhappy if he called her sister again.
"Doctor Xiao, come with me!"
Xiao Chen followed Shen Wanqin to a room.
At this time, the male employee was locked inside. He was bitten by a pet dog last month, and he probably didn't take it seriously at the time. Unexpectedly, he began to show symptoms similar to the incubation period of rabies a few days ago.
Next, it becomes more severe and symptoms of the attack phase appear.
For example, low-grade fever, loss of appetite, nausea, headache, fatigue, general discomfort, etc. may appear, which is very similar to a "cold"; followed by fear and restlessness, sensitivity to sound, light, wind, pain, etc., and a tightness in the throat.
After the attending doctor at the hospital gave him treatment and blood tests, he was found to have symptoms of the attack phase of rabies.
Although the attending doctor at the hospital has given him a series of treatments, they have no effect.
Now his condition has entered the excitement stage, and he was locked in a room with no lights, no wind, and even no sound.
During the excitement stage of rabies, patients gradually enter a state of high excitement, with prominent symptoms such as extreme fear, fear of water, fear of wind, episodic pharyngeal muscle spasm, difficulty breathing, difficulty urinating and defecation, excessive sweating and salivation, etc.
Hydrophobia is a special symptom of rabies. Typically, seeing water, drinking water, hearing the sound of running water, or even just mentioning drinking water can cause severe throat muscle spasm.
Fear of wind is also one of the common symptoms. Breeze or other stimulation such as light, sound, touch, etc. can cause pharyngeal muscle spasm. In severe cases, it can cause painful convulsions throughout the body.
Now, after the patient is brought back from the hospital, he is temporarily kept in that room.
Xiao Chen was taken outside the door of the room by Shen Wanqin and a staff member. Even before the door was opened, Xiao Chen used his clairvoyance to see inside. A man in his forties was curled up in the room. In the corner of the room, the eyes looked strange and very serious.
"Actually, I have already notified the patient's family members to come over." Shen Wanqin said.
It's not that she doesn't want to be sent to the hospital for treatment, but because those hospitals don't have specific medicines, they basically lock these patients in a room or even tie them to a hospital bed.
If the attack becomes crazy, you may look crazy.
Shen Wanqin was outside the door, so she didn't follow him in.
The staff member opened the door and Xiao Chen went in, then closed the door. When he was about to turn on the light, Xiao Chen said, "No need to turn on the light, I can see clearly."
Now this patient has entered the excitement stage of rabies, and is afraid of light, sound, wind, and water. He is afraid of almost everything, so he curls up in the corner, and the other person's consciousness is definitely not like that of a normal person. .
"Dr. Xiao, he may not bite, but he will be crazy." The staff member said.
"Then why does your President Shen keep him here?"
"President Shen was afraid that no one would care about him if he was sent to the hospital, so it would be better to take care of him here. In fact, President Shen has sent him to the hospital for treatment for more than half a month. Unexpectedly, the situation has become more serious now. I have tried all the imported drugs, but they have no effect."
Xiao Chen walked over, and the man curled up in the corner suddenly looked up. Judging from his demeanor and movements, it seemed that those dogs were somewhat similar.
This is obviously a state of rabies attack, but the other party should still have some sense.
Xiao Chen didn't even need to look further, he knew the current condition of this patient.
Moreover, there were several red hairs on the patient's head, which were hard and straight. Moreover, the patient's stool was bloody and very hard.
These are recorded in ancient books. After all, China has been getting along with dogs, wolves, and foxes for thousands of years. If these animals are infected with rabies, bite people, and infect people, then ancient books must There are also records.
"He will have a few red hairs on his head."
Red hair?
The staff member couldn't see it and didn't know it clearly.
Xiao Chen did not stay anymore, and came out of the room with the staff member. Shen Wanqin saw that Xiao Chen's expression was still the same and asked: "Doctor Xiao, I wonder if it can be treated?"
"Ms. Shen, before I treat him, can you answer me a question?"
"Of course." Shen Wanqin said.
"Then do you think it's human life that's more important? Or the dog's life that's more important?"
"Of course they are all important," Shen Wanqin said.
Xiao Chen said nothing more and came downstairs with Shen Wanqin. Xiao Chen said: "I can treat his condition and he can recover within half a month." (To be continued)