postexposure prophylaxis for rabies and delayed primary closure to observe for infection are reasonable. Postexposure prophylaxis for rabies should include a combination of immediate, passive (rabies immunoglobulin) immunization and active immunization (human diploid cell vaccine). Tetanus vaccine should be administered if the patient has not received it within the last 5 years.
postexposure prophylaxis for rabies and delayed primary
closure to observe for infection are reasonable.
Postexposure prophylaxis for rabies
should include a combination of immediate, passive (rabies immunoglobulin)
immunization and active immunization (human diploid cell vaccine).
Tetanus
vaccine should be administered if the patient has not received it within the last
5 years.
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