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A person has handled or eaten the raw meat of a rabid animal. What should be done?

If a person has handled or eaten the raw meat of a rabid animal, he shouldMore...

How is the total dose of HRIG/ERIG calculated?

The dosage for administration is decided on the basis of body weight.
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What are the types of RIGs?

There are two types of RIGs:
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How is RIG injected locally? What is the mode of administration of full dose of RIG?

It is important to infiltrate all wounds with rabies immunoglobulin (RIG).
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Can a vaccinated dog transmit rabies? How effective is dog vaccine?
If a potent veterinary vaccine is given correctly as per pre-exposure schedule,More »

A previously immunized person is bitten again. What is the re-exposure IDRV schedule?
Following re-exposure the bitten person needs only two doses of 0.1 ml. of IDMore »

What are the situations where RIG is indicated?
Following situations need RIG:More »

What are the common side effects of intra-dermal rabies vaccination?
Cell culture vaccines have proved to be remarkably safe and free of significantMore »

Are there any dietary restrictions during intradermal rabies vaccination (IDRV)?
There are no dietary restrictions during IDRV. However, alcohol may More »

What is the importance of pre-exposure vaccination?
Pre-exposure vaccination simplifies post-exposure vaccination because after More »

Can all available anti-rabies vaccines be used by intradermal route?
Not all vaccines produced in India are at present fit for intradermal usage. TheMore »

A patient received two doses of modern vaccine (on days 0 and 3) and the dog was well on days 5 and
In case, day 0 and 3 injections were given and the dose due on day 7 was postponed because the dogMore »

Can the IM and ID routes of vaccination be used interchangeably?
It is recommended by many internationally reputed experts that theMore »

What precautions should be taken while vaccinating by the ID route?
The ID injections must be administered by staff trained in this technique.More »

Can the type of vaccine be interchanged during the course of IDRV?
As far as possible, the same vaccine should be used throughout a course of More »

Is there any dietary restriction during PEP?
It is advisable to abstain from alcoholic drinks during the course of rabiesMore »

Is washing of the animal bite wound (s) essential?
By mere washing of wounds and application of antiseptics, the risk of rabies will reduce by about 50% The maximum benefit of the wound washing is obtained when fresh wound is cleaned immediately. It isMore »

Can Human ARVs viz. NTV or TCVs (PCEC,PVRV, HDCV) be given to animals?
Though human ARVs may not be harmful to animal, there is no dose–weight correlation of immune response nor their efficacy known in animals. Besides the incubation period ofMore »

If PET is required for a bite by a vaccinated dog then why vaccinated the dog at all ?
Vaccination of the dog is to protect it against rabies following bite by a (stray) rabid dog. If potent TCV (veterinary) vaccine is given correctly as per schedule More »

A person has handled (or eaten) the raw meat of a rabid animal. What should be done?
He should receive full course of TCV. In extremely rare cases, if a person has eaten raw meat of a proven (laboratory Diagnosis) rabid animal and if he has oral lesions or ulcers More »