Rabies

Question 1

what is HRIG

Answer 1

human rabies immunoglobin

Question 2

what is way the body can be introduced to antibodies

Answer 2

1. vaccination
2. passive immunity through donation of antibodies through serum sharing

Question 3

what is the treatment of rabies in a non-vaccinated person

Answer 3

4 injections of rabies vaccine
1 injection of HRIG

Question 4

what is the purpose of the 4 injections given post-rabies exposure

Answer 4

introduces rabies antigen to the body to speed up the body’s recognition of the microbe/ virus in the system

Question 5

which antibody is produced by the body after exposure to HRIG

Answer 5

Ig

Question 6

what type of immunity is demonstrated when the HRIG injection is given post-exposure rabies to an unvaccinated human

Answer 6

passive immunity

Question 7

what is the route of administration for the HRIG injection

Answer 7

intramuscular

Question 8

how many vaccines are administered post-rabies exposure to a vaccinated person

Answer 8

2 vaccinations
no HRIG

Question 9

why is HRIG not given to vaccinated human post-rabies exposure

Answer 9

previous vaccines have helped their body already make antibodies