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Enhanced Rabies Surveillance Using a Direct Rapid Immunohistochemical Test
Published on: April 30, 2019
Rabies post-exposure prophylaxis after previous immediate hypersensitivity: A case report
Murat Duyan1, Mehmet Akcimen1, Dilara Balci2
1Department of Emergency Medicine, Antalya Training and Research Hospital, Antalya, Turkey.
The American Journal of Emergency Medicine
|August 11, 2026
Summary
Rabies post-exposure prophylaxis can be safely administered to patients with a history of immediate hypersensitivity. Careful monitoring and preparedness for anaphylaxis are crucial for successful rabies prevention.
Area of Science:
- Immunology
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
Background:
- Rabies is a fatal viral disease preventable by post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP).
- Immediate hypersensitivity reactions to rabies vaccines can complicate PEP administration.
- Previous vaccine reactions often lead to PEP discontinuation, increasing rabies risk.
Keywords:
AnaphylaxisCat biteEmergency departmentPost-exposure prophylaxisRabiesRabies immunoglobulinVaccine allergyMore Related Videos
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