A 32‑year‑old is bitten by a stray dog. She is unvaccinated for rabies. The dog cannot be observed. What is appropriate post‑exposure prophylaxis?...

Question

A 32‑year‑old is bitten by a stray dog. She is unvaccinated for rabies. The dog cannot be observed. What is appropriate post‑exposure prophylaxis?

Accepted Answer

Rabies immune globulin (20 IU/kg) infiltrated into and around the wound plus vaccine on days 0, 3, 7, and 14

Answer

Vaccine on days 0 and 7 only

Answer

Vaccine on days 0, 3, and 14 only

Answer

Immune globulin only

Answer

Observe for 10 days then decide

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Rabies PEP