A 28-year-old bitten by a bat awakens to find a bite on his forearm. Rabies PEP is indicated. Which regimen is correct for an immunocompetent previous...

Question

A 28-year-old bitten by a bat awakens to find a bite on his forearm. Rabies PEP is indicated. Which regimen is correct for an immunocompetent previously unvaccinated adult?

Accepted Answer

Human rabies immune globulin (HRIG) infiltrated around wound + vaccine on days 0, 3, 7, and 14

Answer

Rabies vaccine on day 0 only

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Rabies vaccine days 0 and 3 only

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HRIG only

Answer

Rabies vaccine days 0, 3, 7, and 14

Vaccine Administration MCQ (SBA): Rabies Exposure

A 28-year-old bitten by a bat awakens to find a bite on his forearm. Rabies PEP is indicated. Which regimen is correct for an immunocompetent previously unvaccinated adult?