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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:  Iqra Qamar M.D.[2]

## Overview

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CT is usually normal. Late findings may include cerebral edema and decreased attenuation in the hippocampus, brain stem, basal ganglia, and periventricular white matter.

## CT

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If there is enough time to take a CT scan of a suspected rabies patient, there are a few things that can be looked for.

* A CT scan may display focal or diffuse areas of decreased attenuation in the hippocampus, brain stem, basal ganglia, and periventricular white matter.
* There is also the possibility of pontine hemorrhages being reported.
* In advanced cases, it is possible to see diffuse cerebral edema.[1]

Early findings:

* Usually normal

Late findings:

* Cerebral edema may be seen

## References

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1. ↑ Awasthi M, Parmar H, Patankar T, Castillo M (2001). "Imaging findings in rabies encephalitis". AJNR. American Journal of Neuroradiology. 22 (4): 677–80. PMID 11290477. Retrieved 2012-02-10.CS1 maint: Multiple names: authors list (link)

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