My brother has been diagnosed with rabies and he's currently in the hospital. We're really worried about him. Is there anything specific we can do to help him recover? It's a serious situation and we need advice urgently.

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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6+ Yrs

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yes it is serious and there is no treatment for rabies consult your doctor for further treatment

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Consult a Infectious Disease specialist

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Answered 04/07/2025

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