17.8.2013(rabies) Flashcards
Vaccinated pet dog bites..pep needed?
Yes
Dietary restrictions during post exposure prophylaxis of rabies
Refrain from excessive alcohol consumption as it might affect immune response
Rabies,per exposure prophylaxis
0,7 and 21 or 28
Rx of dog bite in a person who previously received PEP
Two doses on 0,3
Category 1 rabies exposure
Touching or feeding of animals
Licking of intact skin
Category 2 rabies exposure
Minor scratches or abrasions without bleeding
Licks on broken skin
Nibbling of skin
Category 3 rabies exposure
Single or multiple transdermal bites
Contamination of mucus membrane with saliva
Rx of category 3 rabies exposure
Rabies immunoglobulin+vaccine
Adequate anti rabies antibody titre
0.5 IU/ml
Dose of rabies vaccine
1 ml in deltoid area
Rabies vaccination schedule
0,3,7,14,28
Dose of rabies immunoglobulin
HRIG- 20mg/kg
ERIG- 40mg/kg