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2018-02-25 05:41:57
What is the minimum and maximum incubation period of rabies in a human if a person is bitten by rabid dog Consider your answer for 90% of cases
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Rabies has been having most variable incubatiom period ranging from 6 days  to 6 years

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The average duration of incubation is 20-90 days. Rarely, incubation has been reported up to 7-19 years. In more than 90% of cases, incubation is less than 1 year. Patients may not recall exposure because of the prolonged incubation period.

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