A Farmer Is Bitten by a Raccoon

question 13

Multiple Choice

A farmer is bitten by a raccoon. He washes the wound with soap and water and then puts a dressing on it. A couple of days later, he begins to feel tired and the wound is painful. About 2 days later, the farmer begins to feel agitated. He has a seizure and hallucinations. What condition matches the farmer's symptoms and history?

• A) WNV
• B) Rabies
• C) Colorado tick fever
• D) Lassa fever

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