Rabies Infection

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Rabies Infection

Leading the way in life-saving care for a rare but serious infection

    Rabies is a dangerous virus that attacks the brain and nerves. It can be deadly if not treated quickly.

    At Children’s Wisconsin, doctors changed the way rabies is treated. We offer hope for kids and families facing this scary illness. Rodney Willoughby, MD, of our Pediatric Infectious Diseases Program, created a rabies treatment plan. This helped treat the first person to survive the disease without having had a rabies vaccine.