Question

A 59-year-old departs the ED after a dog bite to the calf from a stray. He is immunocompetent and has never been vaccinated for rabies. What is correct rabies PEP?

Accepted Answer

Wound irrigation, HRIG 20 IU/kg infiltrated around wound, plus vaccine on days 0, 3, 7, 14

Answer

Vaccine only on day 0

Answer

HRIG only

Answer

Vaccine series days 0 and 28 only

Answer

Gluteal administration of vaccine

Practice question

A 59-year-old departs the ED after a dog bite to the calf from a stray. He is immunocompetent and has never been vaccinated for rabies. What is correct rabies PEP?