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This statement 1) provides updated information on human and animal rabies epidemiology; 2) summarizes the evidence regarding the effectiveness/efficacy, immunogenicity, and safety of rabies biologics; 3) presents new information on the cost-effectiveness of rabies postexposure pro...
Rupprecht CE, Briggs D, Brown CM, et al; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Use of a reduced (4-dose) vaccine schedule for postexposure prophylaxis to prevent human rabies: recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.MMWR Recomm Rep. 2010;59(RR-2):1-...
However, rabies in humans can also be prevented with timely and appropriate administration of post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP). Without PEP, an estimated three million people worldwide would die every year from rabies [2]. Specific steps recommended for PEP depend on the category of exposure to ...
If exposure occurs, timely post-exposure prophylaxis can prevent the progression to clinical disease and involves appropriate wound care, the administration of rabies immunoglobulin and vaccination. A multifaceted approach for human rabies eradication that involves government support, disease awareness, ...
ContextRabies postexposure prophylaxis (RPEP) treatments and associated costs have increased in the United States. The extent to which RPEP use is
was made, rabies postexposure prophylaxis was offered to the patient's parents and brother. Prophylaxis also was given to 44 health-care providers because of possible percutaneous or mucous membrane exposure to the patient's saliva and to 12 playmates possibly exposed to the patient's saliva. ...
Risk of Rabies and Implications for Postexposure Prophylaxis Administration in the US JAMA Network Open Research June 9, 2023 Patient Information: Rabies JAMA Patient Information January 24, 2023 Clinical Decision Support on Emergency Department Delivery of Human Rabies Immune Globulin JAMA Network ...
When provided in a timely and appropriate manner, modern postexposure prophylaxis virtually assures human survival. Key Points Rabies is an acute, progressive, incurable viral encephalitis. This zoonosis has the highest case fatality of any infectious disease. All mammals are believed susceptible to ...
When provided in a timely and appropriate manner, modern postexposure prophylaxis virtually assures human survival. Key Points Rabies is an acute, progressive, incurable viral encephalitis. This zoonosis has the highest case fatality of any infectious disease. All mammals are believed susceptible to ...