Algorithm for Rabies Postexposure Prophylaxis - Flowchart

Algorithm for Rabies Postexposure Prophylaxis - Flowchart

Algorithm for Rabies Postexposure Prophylaxis - Flowchart

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Rabies prophylaxis

Rabies prophylaxis

Rabies prophylaxis

Rabies prophylaxis

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End

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RIG, rabies immune globulin.

RIG, rabies immune globulin.

RIG, rabies immune globulin.

Did the animal bite the pt or did saliva contaminate a scratch, abrasion, open wound, or mucous membrane?

Did the animal bite the pt or did saliva contaminate a scratch, abrasion, open wound, or mucous membrane?

Did the animal bite the pt or did saliva contaminate a scratch, abrasion, open wound, or mucous membrane?

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

No

No

None

None

None

None

None

None

Is rabies known or suspected to be present in the species and the geographic area?

Is rabies known or suspected to be present in the species and the geographic area?

Is rabies known or suspected to be present in the species and the geographic area?

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

No

No

RIG and vaccine

RIG and vaccine

RIG and vaccine

Was the animal captured?

Was the animal captured?

Was the animal captured?

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

No

No

Was the animal a normally behaving dog, cat, or ferret?

Was the animal a normally behaving dog, cat, or ferret?

Was the animal a normally behaving dog, cat, or ferret?

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

No

No

None

None

None

Does the animal become ill under observation over the next 10 days?

Does the animal become ill under observation over the next 10 days?

Does the animal become ill under observation over the next 10 days?

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

No

No

RIG and vaccine

RIG and vaccine

RIG and vaccine

Does laboratory examination of the brain by fluorescent antibody staining confirm rabies?

Does laboratory examination of the brain by fluorescent antibody staining confirm rabies?

Does laboratory examination of the brain by fluorescent antibody staining confirm rabies?

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

No

No