An immunocompetent adult bitten by a rabid bat presents 12 hours after exposure. What is the correct PEP regimen?...

Question

An immunocompetent adult bitten by a rabid bat presents 12 hours after exposure. What is the correct PEP regimen?

Accepted Answer

No PEP if wound small

Answer

Vaccine alone days 0 and 7

Answer

HRIG 10 IU/kg only at the bite site

Answer

Vaccine IM days 0, 3, 7, and 28 only

Answer

HRIG 20 IU/kg (infiltrate around wound; remainder IM) plus vaccine on days 0, 3, 7, and 14

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Rabies Post-Exposure Prophylaxis