A 15 year old girl was admitted to the infectious disease hospital with a provisional diagnosis of rabies. The most suitable clinical sample that can confirm the antemoem diagnosis is-
Correct Answer: Corneal impression smear for immunofluorescence stain
Description: Diagnosis of rabies The diagnosis of rabies is usually made by the detection of rabies virus antigens by immunofluorescence. The specimens collected are : Antemoem > Corneal smear Skin biopsy from neck or saliva Postmoem Brain biopsy
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