Rabies Awareness Quiz

29 year old male came to ED after being bitten by unknown status of dog whilst jogging at nearby park at his residence, fro, the history and pictures above, which category does he fall into?

• Category 1

• Category 2

• Category 3

• Category 4

what is your next management?

• Irrigation, Tetanus injection, PEP, discharge

• Irrigation, PEP, RIG, refer ortho

• Irrigation, Tetanus Vaccinations, PEP, RIG, refer ortho

• Irrigation, Tetanus, PEP, RIG, discharge

Which of these is not the clinical stages sign in Dumb Stage

• Hyperthermia

• Hypersalivation

• Paralysis

• Gagging

What are the possible risks of rabies exposure from animal bites?

• Unprovoked bite of unfamiliar people

• Attacks without barking first

• Culprit pet is newly adopted and not vaccinated

• Pet has possible exposure to strays

What is the immediate treatment for a rabies exposure?

• Flushing & irrigation with sterile water

• Applying antiseptic

• Suturing the wound

• Administering antibiotics

What are the doses for previously unvaccinated individuals after rabies exposure?

• 0, 3, 7, 14

• 0, 3

• 0, 3, 7, 14, 28

• Only 0

What should be done if the animal is found or captured after a bite?

• Notify the nearest district veterinary office

• Start PEP if the animal is sick

• Consult ID physician for further assessment

• All of the above

What is the lab criteria for diagnosing rabies ante mortem in humans?

• Detection of viral RNA by RT PCR

• Detection of rabies viral antigens

• Isolation of rabies virus

• All of the above

What should be done if a patient is bitten by a dog that is not found?

• Start PEP immediately

• Wait for 10-14 days

• Discharge with advice

• Refer to a specialist

What health advice should be provided to communities in rabies endemic areas?

• Maintain personal hygiene

• Get immediate treatment if bitten

• Ensure pets have anti-rabies injections

• All of the above