MCQ Infection Answer 15

The Correct Answer is A


Bites from small rodents (e.g., rats, mice, and squirrels) never require rabies postexposure prophylaxis (RPEP).


RPEP should be given for all bat bites and most raccoon bites unless test results from the sacrificed animal will be available within 48 hours. RPEP should be given after a domestic animal bite if it was unprovoked and/or the animal demonstrated abnormal behavior and is not available for observation.


Ref: 1) Moran GH, Talan DA, Mower W, et al: Appropriateness of rabies postexposure propylaxis treatment for animal exposures JAMA 2000;284(8):1001-1007. 2) Human rabies prevention-United States, 1999: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). MMWR 1999; 48(RR-1):1-21. (ABFM 2002)

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