Rabies Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (S1 Ep. 4)

Rabies is one of those scary words associated with animal bites.  But not every situation requires post-exposure prophylaxis.  Join us today as we talk about rabies exposure, risk, and post-exposure management in the pediatric patient.   References: American Academy of Pediatrics. (2018). Red Book: 31st Ed. American Academy of Pediatrics: Itasca, IL. Bula-Rusas, F.J., & Olcott, J.L. (2018). Human and animal bites. Pediatrics in Review, 39(10), p. 490-500. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2019). Wildlife reservoirs for rabies. Retrieved online at https://www.cdc.gov/rabies/exposure/animals/wildlife_reservoirs.html Mani, C.S., & Murray, D.L. (2006). Rabies. Pediatrics in Review, 27(4), 129-136.