Rabies Flashcards
Rabies can be prevented by
Immunization of animals
Pre exposure immunizations for people- routine for vets and others at high risk of exposure
Post exposure immunizations for people
Rabies is classified as a
Rhabdovirus- attacks the brain
Common animals infected with rabies
Terrestrial- skunks, foxes, etc
Bats= main carrier
Preexposure immunizations for rabies with trade name _____ is a ___ shot series given on days _____
New recommendations is ….
Imovax or Rabavert
3 shot series
Day 0, 7, 21 or 28
New is 2 shots on day 0 and 7, NO 21 or 28
If exposure to rabies occurs you need _______ given on days _____
New recommendations…
2 immunization post exposure given on days 0 and 3
No new changes
Rabies symptoms
Flu like pro drone
Confusion
Fever
Hydrophobia
Rabies incubation period
Weeks to months- most 10-45 d
Up to 4-6m
Post exposure ppx for rabies consists of
Series of rabies vaccines + Human Rabies Immune Globulin (HRIg)
What is the dose for HRIg ?
20 units per kg
Comes in 150 or 300 units per ml
HRIg is given where/how
IM
Best if given at bite site
What days is post exposure vaccination given for rabies
0, 3, 7, 14
